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Compare train and bus for La Spezia to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Venice:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Venice costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 5h 31m versus 3h 45m 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 Venice
How to get from La Spezia to Venice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Spezia to Venice is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale Veloce 398612:06 PM7h01La Spezia Centrale7:07 PMVenice Mestre$381One-way2 transfers
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Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale Veloce 398612:06 PM7h01La Spezia Centrale7:07 PMVenice Mestre$381One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 94284:16 PM4h18La Spezia Centrale8:34 PMVenice Santa Lucia$1031One-way2 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 39788:06 AM7h01La Spezia Centrale3:07 PMVenice Mestre$381One-way2 transfers
Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale Veloce 39902:06 PM7h01La Spezia Centrale9:07 PMVenice Mestre$381One-way2 transfers
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Regionale Veloce 39946:06 AM7h01La Spezia Centrale1:07 PMVenice Mestre$381One-way2 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM6h00La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci4:55 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM6h20La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci5:15 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti$491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM6h55La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci9:40 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Venice:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Venice costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
- Around 56 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia and Venice 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 Venice Santa Lucia.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Venice by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Venice by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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