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 flight 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 zł124 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. 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 zł124, while a bus costs an average of zł437.

Distance: 452 miles (729 km)

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zł124

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Cheapest

zł409

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zł437

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4h 17m

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2h 17m

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2h 0m

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16h 41m

Average total duration

16h 11m

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30m

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21h 10m

Average total duration

20h 40m

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30m

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2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to La Spezia is a flight with an average price of zł124.

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

A flight is zł285 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to La Spezia costing on average zł409.

A flight is zł313 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to La Spezia costing on average zł437.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to La Spezia is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 41m.

Bus takes on average 21h 10m.

Ferry takes on average 21h 11m.

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 ferry 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

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 PM23h30
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    2:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    4691One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 PM23h30
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    2:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    4691One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 1044
    6:50 PM1h40
    Palermo Airport
    8:30 PMTurin Cuneo Airport
    7341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 730+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    10:15 AM18h08
    Palermo Centrale
    4:23 AMLa Spezia Centrale
    5391One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 730+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    10:15 AM18h08
    Palermo Centrale
    4:23 AMLa Spezia Centrale
    5391One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 736 · Intercity 522
    7:05 AM16h47
    Palermo Centrale
    11:52 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    5671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 PM25h45
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    10:55 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci
    5971One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1774 · AZ1383+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3365 · Regionale Veloce 3269
    7:20 AM6h55
    Palermo Airport
    2:15 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    7061One-way
    3 transfers
  • ITAAZ1782 · AZ1395+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale Veloce 3277
    9:50 AM8h20
    Palermo Airport
    6:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    7061One-way
    3 transfers
  • ITAAZ1774 · AZ1383+RegionaleRegionale 12385 · Regionale 12231
    7:20 AM8h28
    Palermo Airport
    3:48 PMLa Spezia Centrale
    7061One-way
    3 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.

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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 zł124.

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

A flight is zł285 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to La Spezia costing on average zł409.

A flight is zł313 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to La Spezia costing on average zł437.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to La Spezia is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 41m.

Bus takes on average 21h 10m.

Ferry takes on average 21h 11m.

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 12 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries 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 Genoa 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 Grimaldi, Gnv to go to La Spezia by ferry.
  • Travel with ITA, Ryanair to go to La Spezia by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to La Spezia by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to La Spezia by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Palermo to La Spezia:
  • 0 direct ferries per day with Grimaldi, Gnv.
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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