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Compare bus and train for La Spezia to Metapontum
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Metapontum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 33m. 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 train costs an average of €70, while a bus costs an average of €82.
Distance: 439 miles (708 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€82 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest | €144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration Fastest 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from La Spezia to Metapontum
Compare the available ways to get from La Spezia to Metapontum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Metapontum:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Metapontum costing on average €82.
Other travel options to Metapontum take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
Tickets start at around €82 compared to roughly €144 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €62. The journey takes 13h 40m 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 train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Metapontum costing on average €82.
Other travel options to Metapontum take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Metaponto, Piazzale Stazione Ferroviaria.
- Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Metaponto.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Metapontum by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Regionale to go to Metapontum by train.
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