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Compare train and bus for La Spezia to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of lei63 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of lei63, while a bus costs an average of lei70.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei63 Average price Cheapest | lei70 Average price | lei167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Genoa:
A train is lei4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Genoa costing on average lei61.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
Tickets start at around lei57 compared to roughly lei167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei110. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom La Spezia to Genoa
How to get from La Spezia to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Spezia to Genoa is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 120685:50 PM1h36La Spezia Centrale7:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principelei551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 120685:50 PM1h36La Spezia Centrale7:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principelei551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 863010:18 PM1h09La Spezia Centrale11:27 PMGenoa Piazza Principelei901One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 120763:50 PM1h36La Spezia Centrale5:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principelei551One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 120685:50 PM1h36La Spezia Centrale7:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principelei551One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 120763:50 PM1h36La Spezia Centrale5:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principelei551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:10 AM1h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci8:35 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittorialei781One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM1h30La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italialei781One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM1h30La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci5:30 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italialei781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Genoa:
A train is lei4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Genoa costing on average lei61.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 49 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Genoa by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio.
- 30 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
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