How to travel from Bolzano to La Spezia, Italy

The distance between Bolzano and La Spezia is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bolzano 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.

👋 Also check out La SpeziaBolzano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Bus

Take the bus to Prato and then to La Spezia.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to La Spezia.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bolzano and La Spezia

There are several options for getting from Bolzano to La Spezia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Bolzano and La Spezia is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (181 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Bolzano and La Spezia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bolzano to La Spezia is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Bolzano and La Spezia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bolzano and La Spezia. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bolzano to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Pisa Centrale. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Bolzano and La Spezia. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Bolzano and La Spezia. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bolzano to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prato. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bolzano and La Spezia. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bolzano to La Spezia. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Bolzano and La Spezia. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bolzano to La Spezia is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bolzano and La Spezia

Transport options from Bolzano to La Spezia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€50($50)
5 times a day504km (313 miles)
Train via Brescia6h 30m
€45($45)
6 times a week420km (261 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€37($37)
once daily517km (321 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€60($60)
on demand396km (246 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