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Compare train and bus for Lyon to La Spezia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 9h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a bus costs an average of $87.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 53m Average total duration Fastest 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 9h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lyon to La Spezia
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to La Spezia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to La Spezia:
A train is $58 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to La Spezia costing on average $87.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
Tickets start at around $87 compared to roughly $262 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $176. The journey takes 9h 23m versus 6h 30m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to La Spezia
How to get from Lyon to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to La Spezia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:15 AM 11h25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 2:40 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:15 AM 11h25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 2:40 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:05 AM 9h30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 5:35 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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Regionale 2295 · Regionale 192577:50 AM 14h09 Lyon Part Dieu 9:59 PM La Spezia Centrale $108 1 One-way 3 transfers- 18503+9243+Regionale 2295 · Regionale 19380
7:50 AM 13h59 Lyon Part Dieu 9:49 PM La Spezia Centrale $109 1 One-way 3 transfers - 18503+9243+S1 TRENORD 24147 · Regionale Veloce 3029
7:50 AM 11h52 Lyon Part Dieu 7:42 PM La Spezia Centrale $110 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
12:05 AM 12h00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) 12:05 PM La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci $111 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to La Spezia:
A train is $58 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lyon to La Spezia costing on average $87.
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and La Spezia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to La Spezia by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale to go to La Spezia by train.
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