How to travel from Alba to La Spezia, Italy

The distance between Alba and La Spezia is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alba to La Spezia by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Torino Lingotto and then to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to La Spezia Giosue Carducci.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €5($5)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to La Spezia.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alba and La Spezia

There are several options for getting from Alba to La Spezia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Alba and La Spezia is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Alba and La Spezia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alba to La Spezia is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Alba and La Spezia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alba and La Spezia. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alba to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Lingotto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Alba and La Spezia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alba and La Spezia. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alba to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Asti - Piazzale Antistante F.S. - Piazza Marconi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Itabus run regular bus services between Alba and La Spezia. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alba to La Spezia. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Lingotto and then to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to La Spezia is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from La Spezia. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) and Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alba and La Spezia. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alba to La Spezia is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

How do I get from Alba to La Spezia

Compare travel optionsbetween Alba and La Spezia

Transport options from Alba to La Spezia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€33($33)
twice daily303km (188 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€5($5)
twice daily266km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€38($38)
on demand249km (155 miles)

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Airports near La Spezia

The following major airports near La Spezia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from La Spezia
GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from La Spezia
PMF
Parma Airport (PMF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from La Spezia