How to travel from Palermo to La Spezia

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Palermo to La Spezia

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $111, while a train costs an average of $162.

Distance: 452 miles (729 km)

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$162

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Compare ways to travel from Palermo to La Spezia

Compare the available ways to get from Palermo to La Spezia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to La Spezia is a flight with an average price of $111 (€93).

This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to La Spezia:

A flight is $31 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to La Spezia costing on average $142 (€119).

A flight is $52 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to La Spezia costing on average $162 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to La Spezia is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 27m.

Bus takes on average 20h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Palermo and La Spezia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Palermo to La Spezia among Omio's users.

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from Palermo to La Spezia

How to get from Palermo to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Palermo to La Spezia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • IntercityIntercity 95070+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • IntercityIntercity 95070+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1792 · AZ1391+RegionaleRegionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 3285
    3 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 95070+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 95072 · Intercity 822
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 95072 · Intercity 822
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1778 · AZ1383+RegionaleRegionale 12381
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1778 · AZ1383+RegionaleRegionale 12411
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1778 · AZ1383+RegionaleRegionale 22879
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Palermo to La Spezia

Travel to La Spezia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Palermo to La Spezia.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Palermo and La Spezia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to La Spezia is a flight with an average price of $111 (€93).

This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to La Spezia:

A flight is $31 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to La Spezia costing on average $142 (€119).

A flight is $52 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to La Spezia costing on average $162 (€136).

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to La Spezia is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 27m.

Bus takes on average 20h 52m.

The distance from Palermo to La Spezia is approximately 452 miles (729 km).
The average frequency per day from Palermo to La Spezia is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Palermo and La Spezia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to La Spezia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Turin Cuneo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Palermo to La Spezia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to La Spezia by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to La Spezia by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air to go to La Spezia by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Palermo to La Spezia:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Palermo to La Spezia often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Milan, Rome, Monterosso al Mare. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between La Spezia and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in La Spezia to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In La Spezia, enjoy a leisurely walk along the Passeggiata Morin with views of the Gulf of La Spezia, shop for fresh produce at Mercato Centrale, and admire the architecture of the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Explore the Gulf of Poets with a boat tour, and savor local wines on a vineyard tour. Discover the picturesque Cinque Terre National Park, visit Castello di San Giorgio for city views, explore maritime history at Museo Tecnico Navale, and enjoy the modern marina at Porto Mirabello. Don't miss the natural beauty of Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in La Spezia is sufficient to explore the city, visit the nearby Cinque Terre, and enjoy its coastal attractions.

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