How to travel from L'Aquila to La Spezia, Italy

The distance between L'Aquila and La Spezia is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from L'Aquila to La Spezia by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Terni then Roma Tiburtina and then to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Bus

Take the bus to Siena and then to La Spezia Giosue Carducci.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)

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Drive

Drive to La Spezia.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance512km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and La Spezia

There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to La Spezia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between L'Aquila and La Spezia is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 349km (217 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from L'Aquila and La Spezia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to La Spezia is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and La Spezia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and La Spezia. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni and Roma Tiburtina. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Trenitalia run train services between L'Aquila and La Spezia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 L'Aquila and La Spezia. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

FlixBus, Itabus, TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between L'Aquila and La Spezia. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to La Spezia. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 L'Aquila and La Spezia. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to La Spezia is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Transport options from L'Aquila to La Spezia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 45m
€130($130)
3 times a week640km (398 miles)
Bus to Roma, plane and train4h 55m
€155($155)
once a week671km (417 miles)
Bus to Roma, plane and train5h 35m
€125($125)
3 times a week536km (333 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€51($51)
twice daily595km (369 miles)
Train via Terni7h 25m
€40($40)
once daily491km (305 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€20($20)
once daily551km (342 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station8hrs
€45($45)
5 times a week583km (362 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€95($95)
on demand512km (318 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