How to travel from Venice to La Spezia, Italy

The distance between Venice and La Spezia is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Venice to La Spezia 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 La SpeziaVenice if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to La Spezia Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to La Spezia.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance361km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and La Spezia

There are several options for getting from Venice to La Spezia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Venice and La Spezia is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Venice and La Spezia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to La Spezia is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and La Spezia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and La Spezia. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Pisa Centrale. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Venice and La Spezia. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Venice and La Spezia. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Venice to La Spezia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Venice and La Spezia. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to La Spezia. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Pisa Centrale and then to La Spezia Centrale. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Venice and La Spezia. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to La Spezia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

How do I get from Venice to La Spezia

Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and La Spezia

Transport options from Venice to La Spezia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€43($43)
every 3 hours403km (251 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€38($38)
once a week367km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€55($55)
on demand361km (224 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