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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 bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m 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 |
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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 bus is $0.61 (€0.50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Genoa costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
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 123206:25 AM1h25La Spezia Centrale7:50 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 123206:25 AM1h25La Spezia Centrale7:50 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 863010:16 PM1h09La Spezia Centrale11:25 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 123206:25 AM1h25La Spezia Centrale7:50 AMGenoa Piazza Principe$121One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale 120685:50 PM1h36La Spezia Centrale7:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$121One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale 120603:50 PM1h36La Spezia Centrale5:26 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:30 AM1h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:55 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 AM1h25La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci8:35 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 AM1h40La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci5:10 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Genoa:
A bus is $0.61 (€0.50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Genoa costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 11 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, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, 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, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Gruppo Di Maio.
- 25 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
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