There are 5 ways to get from La Spezia to Florence by bus, train, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 2h 22m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 2h 7m
3 alternative options
Train • 2h 33m
Train via Pisa • 2h 54m
Drive • 1h 31m
La Spezia to Florence by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Spezia to Florence is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from La Spezia to Florence is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €24 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Spezia Centrale and arriving at Firenze S.M.N.. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between La Spezia and Florence is 175 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from La Spezia to Florence without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €16 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from La Spezia to Florence, including transfers.
La Spezia to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from La Spezia Centrale station.
The best way to get from La Spezia to Florence is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €16 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €55 and takes 2h 33m.
La Spezia to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Spezia to Florence is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from La Spezia to Florence.
- Distance: 175 km
- Duration: 2h 22m
What companies run services between La Spezia, Italy and Florence, Italy?
Marino Autolinee operates a bus from La Spezia Chiosco Palme Viale Italia to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €20 - €28 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Gruppo Di Maio also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from La Spezia Centrale to Firenze S.M.N. every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12 - €21 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Trenitalia Frecce also services this route 3 times a day.
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Firenze Campo Marte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €9 - €14
- Base Standard
- €23 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from La Spezia Chiosco Palme Viale Italia to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from La Spezia to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Spezia to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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