How to travel from Milan to La Spezia, Italy

The distance between Milan and La Spezia is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Milan to La Spezia by train 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 La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to La Spezia.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance223km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and La Spezia

There are several options for getting from Milan to La Spezia by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Milan and La Spezia is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Milan and La Spezia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to La Spezia is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and La Spezia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and La Spezia. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and La Spezia with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 55m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Milan and La Spezia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milan and La Spezia. We recommend that you drive to La Spezia. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to La Spezia. We recommend that you take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 2h 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 Milan and La Spezia. The distance is around 223km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to La Spezia is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and La Spezia

Transport options from Milan to La Spezia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€40($40)
every 3 hours225km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€34($34)
on demand223km (139 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