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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to La Spezia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $322.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$129 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg 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 Zurich to La Spezia:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to La Spezia costing on average $129 (€103).
A bus is $263 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to La Spezia costing on average $322 (€257).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
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How to get from Zurich to La Spezia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to La Spezia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:33 AM7h42Zurich7:15 PMLa Spezia$1441One-way0 transfers
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11:33 AM7h42Zurich7:15 PMLa Spezia$1441One-way0 transfers
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11:33 AM7h42Zurich7:15 PMLa Spezia$1441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to La Spezia:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to La Spezia costing on average $129 (€103).
A bus is $263 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to La Spezia costing on average $322 (€257).
Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and La Spezia as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to La Spezia by bus.
- Travel with Swiss to go to La Spezia by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Regionale, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to La Spezia by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct flights per day with Swiss.
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