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Compare bus and train for La Spezia to Metapontum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Metapontum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €83 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €83, while a train costs an average of €92.
Distance: 439 miles (708 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€92 Average price | €83 Average price Cheapest | €143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 7m Average total duration Fastest 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 12m Average total duration 13h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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 Metapontum:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Metapontum costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Metapontum take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €143 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €60. The journey takes 13h 42m versus 8h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Metapontum:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Spezia to Metapontum costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Metapontum take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 12m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia and Metapontum as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Metaponto.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Metapontum by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Metapontum by bus.
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