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How to get there
Where to stay
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La Spezia travel guide

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You're Going to Love La Spezia

With a population of 88,491, La Spezia is a must-see destination in Liguria, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Spezia has to offer.

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When to visit La Spezia

La Spezia in January
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Spezia in January
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to La Spezia

Plane

Although La Spezia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 71 miles from La Spezia. The shortest flight to La Spezia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving La Spezia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from La Spezia to Turin takes 1h 25m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.1 miles from the city centre, La Spezia Centrale is the busiest station in La Spezia. Another popular train station is La Spezia Migliarina, located 0.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Spezia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 99 miles from La Spezia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to La Spezia, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to La Spezia takes 95 miles and will cost you around £8. From Verona, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is La Spezia Ferry Terminal, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of La Spezia. La Spezia Via Giosuè Carducci is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although La Spezia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 71 miles from La Spezia. The shortest flight to La Spezia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving La Spezia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from La Spezia to Turin takes 1h 25m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.1 miles from the city centre, La Spezia Centrale is the busiest station in La Spezia. Another popular train station is La Spezia Migliarina, located 0.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Spezia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 99 miles from La Spezia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to La Spezia, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to La Spezia takes 95 miles and will cost you around £8. From Verona, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is La Spezia Ferry Terminal, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of La Spezia. La Spezia Via Giosuè Carducci is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near La Spezia

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving La Spezia

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (899 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Spezia

Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Spezia

Most booked hotels in La Spezia

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Scorci Di Mare
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Affittacamere Casa Dane'
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£30+
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Hotel Firenze e Continentale
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hotel Due Gemelli
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hotel Ghironi
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Albergo Serena
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in La Spezia

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in La Spezia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.26 and £24.35.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in La Spezia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.26 and £24.35.

Car hire agencies in La Spezia

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