How to travel from La Spezia to San Gimignano, Italy

The distance between La Spezia and San Gimignano is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from La Spezia to San Gimignano 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 San GimignanoLa Spezia if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Drive

Drive to San Gimignano.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Spezia and San Gimignano

There are several options for getting from La Spezia to San Gimignano by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).

The distance between La Spezia and San Gimignano is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from La Spezia and San Gimignano by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Spezia to San Gimignano is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between La Spezia and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between La Spezia and San Gimignano. We recommend that you drive to San Gimignano. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Spezia and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Spezia to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Poggibonsi and Poggibonsi Fs [2]. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Itabus run regular bus services between La Spezia and San Gimignano. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Spezia to San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 La Spezia and San Gimignano. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Spezia to San Gimignano is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from La Spezia to San Gimignano

Compare travel optionsbetween La Spezia and San Gimignano

Transport options from La Spezia to San Gimignano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
€10($10)
twice daily222km (138 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
€19($19)
hourly172km (107 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, Bus4h 15m
€20($20)
twice a week232km (144 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€25($25)
on demand163km (101 miles)

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Airports near San Gimignano

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano