How to travel from Catania to La Spezia, Italy
The distance between Catania and La Spezia is around 875km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Catania to La Spezia by plane, train, ferry, 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 Spezia → Catania if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€120($120)
Bus via Villa San Giovanni
Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni and then to La Spezia - V.le Pietro Pozzoli.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to La Spezia Centrale.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€110($110)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to La Spezia.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and La Spezia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Catania to La Spezia by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 3hrs.
The distance between Catania and La Spezia is around 875km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (533 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Catania and La Spezia by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Catania to La Spezia is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €59 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and La Spezia is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and La Spezia. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Catania and La Spezia with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 16hrs.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Catania and La Spezia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16hrs, 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 Catania and La Spezia. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.
FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Catania and La Spezia. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to La Spezia. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3hrs.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to La Spezia. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to La Spezia is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €59 ($59).
Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and La Spezia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3hrs | €59($59) | hourly | 875km (544 miles) |
| Fly to Genoa (GOA), Train | 3h 30m | €61($61) | 5 times a day | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Fly to Florence (FLR), train | 3h 55m | €155($155) | hourly | 929km (577 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Parma (PMF), Train | 4h 5m | €170($170) | every 3 hours | 1,035km (643 miles) |
| Fly to Bologna (BLQ), train | 4h 30m | €110($110) | hourly | 1,098km (682 miles) |
Train | 16hrs | €120($120) | once daily | 1,137km (706 miles) |
Bus via Villa San Giovanni + 1 similar | 16h 30m | €95($95) | 5 times a week | 1,299km (807 miles) |
| Bus | 16h 35m | €60($60) | twice daily | 1,247km (775 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 35m | €110($110) | 4 times a day | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 50m | €180($180) | hourly | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Catania and La Spezia
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Lirosi Linee
Train operators
Airports near La Spezia
The following major airports near La Spezia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from La Spezia
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from La Spezia
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from La Spezia