How to travel from Sorrento to La Spezia, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and La Spezia is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Sorrento 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 SpeziaSorrento if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and then to La Spezia Giosue Carducci.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to La Spezia.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance657km (408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and La Spezia

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to La Spezia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Sorrento and La Spezia is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Sorrento and La Spezia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to La Spezia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and La Spezia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and La Spezia. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi, Firenze S.M.N. and Pisa Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Sorrento and La Spezia. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 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 Sorrento and La Spezia. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Sorrento and La Spezia. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to La Spezia. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Sorrento and La Spezia. The distance is around 657km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to La Spezia is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and La Spezia

Transport options from Sorrento to La Spezia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 25m
€88($88)
5 times a day736km (457 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane6h 25m
€88($88)
twice daily1,033km (642 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane6h 25m
€100($100)
every 4 hours933km (580 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane6h 55m
€100($100)
every 4 hours971km (604 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane7hrs
€84($84)
every 4 hours1,016km (631 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€69($69)
hourly668km (415 miles)
Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi7h 35m
€59($59)
twice daily655km (407 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
€46($46)
twice daily740km (460 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€100($100)
on demand657km (408 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