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Compare bus and train 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 train, with an average ticket price of €113 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €113, while a train costs an average of €113.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€113 Average price Cheapest | €166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around €113 compared to roughly €166 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €53. The journey takes 6h 53m versus 5h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:40 AM 10h40 Zurich 7:20 PM La Spezia €91 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:40 AM 10h40 Zurich 7:20 PM La Spezia €91 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:40 AM 10h40 Zurich 7:20 PM La Spezia €91 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and La Spezia as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Intercity, DSB to go to La Spezia by train.
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