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Compare train and bus for Venice to La Spezia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m 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 Venice to La Spezia:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to La Spezia costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Venice to La Spezia
How to get from Venice to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to La Spezia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:05 PM6h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:25 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$2711One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:05 PM6h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:25 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$2711One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+
Regionale 18319+
FRECCIABIANCA 86305:26 PM4h48Venice Santa Lucia10:14 PMLa Spezia Centrale$6501One-way2 transfers
Other options
Intercity 594+
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 193783:34 PM5h26Venice Mestre9:00 PMLa Spezia Centrale$3451One-way2 transfers
Intercity 594+
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 193783:34 PM5h26Venice Mestre9:00 PMLa Spezia Centrale$3451One-way2 transfers
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce 4043+
Intercity 6841:05 PM5h31Venice Mestre6:36 PMLa Spezia Centrale$3871One-way2 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM6h50Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti7:25 PMLa Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci$2711One-way0 transfers
8927+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 · Autobus TTPER B0051 · Autobus TTPER B00186:05 PM14h55Venice Santa Lucia9:00 AMLa Spezia Centrale$4631One-way4 transfers
8927+
Regionale TTPER 17422 · Autobus TTPER B0051 · Autobus TTPER B00186:05 PM14h55Venice Santa Lucia9:00 AMLa Spezia Centrale$4631One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to La Spezia:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to La Spezia costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and La Spezia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Bastia Poretta Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca to go to La Spezia by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to La Spezia by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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