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Florence to La Spezia by Train
The train from Florence to La Spezia takes an average of 2h 27m, with a fastest journey time of 2h 01m. There are 5 direct trains per day from Florence, arriving at La Spezia Centrale station. There are plenty of other trains serving the Florence-La Spezia route, most of which require a change in Pisa. All trains are run by Trenitalia, Italy’s state railway company. This route is immensely popular with tourists visiting the Italian Riviera, so book yourself a ticket in advance and guarantee yourself a spot on the train!
Situated 121km (75 miles) to the west of Florence, La Spezia is a favoured destination for travellers looking to explore Cinque Terre, a set of quaint villages perched on the Riviera coastline. It’s easy to get to Cinque Terre once you arrive into La Spezia Centrale. Just catch the Cinque Terre Express – it’s a regional train which runs through all five villages that make up Cinque Terre. There’s a service every 15 minutes so you won’t be stuck for choice – we’ve even written a Cinque Terre itinerary for when you arrive!
Ready to travel between Florence and La Spezia? Read on for train timetables, ticket prices and FAQs. Use our Journey Planner to find cheap train tickets and compare travel times – book your Trenitalia tickets in advance.
Florence to La Spezia Centrale by train
It takes an average of 2h 26m to travel from Florence to La Spezia Centrale by train, over a distance of around 75 miles (121 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Florence to La Spezia Centrale and tickets for this journey start from £13.29 when you book in advance.
| First train | 00:55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:54 | |
| Departure station | Florence | |
| Arrival station | La Spezia Centrale | |
| Journey time | From 1h 31m | |
| Distance | 75 miles (121 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £13.29 | |
| Train and bus operators | Marino, Trenitalia, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus |
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Trenitalia offers from Florence to La Spezia Centrale
Trenitalia, Frecciargento and Intercity trains from Florence to La Spezia Centrale
Trenitalia
Frecciargento
Intercity
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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Frecciargento "silver arrow" high-speed trains connect the main cities of the north-west, central and southern Italy at speeds of up to 155 mph (250 km/h). All Frecciargento trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi, reclining seats and power sockets. There are two levels of service – First Class and Second Class. First Class travellers can enjoy reclining leather seats, welcome service with drink and a sweet or savoury snack, and a free morning newspaper.
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Trenitalia's Intercity trains run on standard lines outside the high-speed network, offering more than 90 trains a day that guarantee long and medium distance connections, ensuring wide coverage of the rail network. All Intercity trains are modern and comfortable with plenty of seats, retractable tables, power sockets, air conditioning, courtesy lights and plenty of luggage space. Intercity Night trains allow you to travel overnight in cabins with beds, berths or seating.
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Frecciargento, Intercity and Regional trains classes from Florence to La Spezia Centrale
Compare the different travel classes offered by Frecciargento, Intercity and Regional trains when travelling from Florence to La Spezia Centrale.
Frecciargento
Intercity
Regional trains
Second Class
Frecciargento's Standard Class comes with plenty of amenities, including reclining seats, power sockets, a Bistrò bar, free WiFi and an entertainment portal.
- Air-conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment portal
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Reading light
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Welcome service
First Class
In addition to all the perks available in Second Class, Frecciargento's First Class also offers a welcome service including a complimentary sweet or savoury snack and a bottle of water of 0.25L.
- Air-conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment portal
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Reading light
- Power sockets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Welcome service
Second Class Easy
Travel in Second Class Easy and enjoy seats with fold-down tables, power sockets and a bar carriage in the middle of the train.
- Air-conditioning
- Clothes hanger
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
First Class Plus
In addition to all the amenities in Second Class Easy, you'll get to enjoy more spacious seats and legroom in First Class Plus.
- Air-conditioning
- Clothes hanger
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
Second Class
Enjoy your journey with Trenitalia's regional trains. A First Class service may be available on some routes.
- Air-conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Power sockets
Onboard services on Frecciargento, Intercity and Regional trains
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Florence to La Spezia Centrale.
Frecciargento
Intercity
Regional trains
- You can take your bags on board Frecciargento trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
- You can go to the FrecciaBistrò café-bar counter located in the middle part of the train to get snacks, main courses, and drinks.
- You can also order your favourite meal from the comfort of your seat – go to the entertainment portal called Portale FRECCE and use the EasyBistrò service or ask a member of staff.
- If you travel in First Class, you’ll get a free bottle of water, coffee and a savoury or sweet snack.
You’ll find free WiFi on all Frecciargento trains. Simply connect to their entertainment portal called Portale FRECCE and choose from a wide selection of movies, TV series, live news, eBooks, games, music, and podcasts.
You can also use Portale FRECCE to get the latest updates on your journey, as well as book other services that will help you reach your destination.
- Children under 4 can travel for free if a seat is not assigned to them. If they do have a seat, they can get 50% off Base tickets (standard fare).
- Children aged 4-14 also get 50% off.
- Bimbi Gratis offer: You can also get free travel for children under 15 plus 40% off Base tickets for adults, if you’re travelling in a family group of 2 to 5 people (including at least one adult and one child).
- You can travel with your bike for free on all Frecciargento trains, provided it’s not larger than 80 x 110 x 45cm.
- Your bike must be disassembled or folded and stored in a bag in one of the dedicated luggage racks.
- Small pets can travel on all Frecciargento trains free of charge if they’re placed in a carrier or cage with max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm.
- Bigger dogs are allowed on all trains if they have a ticket, they’re kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
- Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on board. You can also charge your devices thanks to the power sockets you can find at your seat.
- You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Intercity trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
You can get snacks and drinks from the vending machines available in coach 3. Gluten-free and lactose-free options are available too.
At the moment, Intercity trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.
- Children under 4 can travel for free if a seat is not assigned to them. If they do have a seat, they can get 50% off Base tickets (standard fare).
- Children aged 4-14 also get 50% off.
- Bimbi Gratis offer: You can also get free travel for children under 15 plus 40% off Base tickets for adults, if you’re travelling in a family group of 2 to 5 people (including at least one adult and one child).
- You can travel with your bike for free on all Intercity trains, provided it’s not larger than 80 x 110 x 45cm. Your bike must be disassembled or folded and stored in a bag in one of the dedicated luggage racks.
- If you can't fold your bike, some Intercity trains allow you to take your bike on board. However, you’ll need to book a space and buy a ticket. There are 6 bike spaces in coach 3 and 2 e-bike chargers.
- Small pets can travel on all Intercity trains free of charge, if they’re placed in a carrier or cage of max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm.
- Bigger dogs are allowed on all trains if they have a ticket, they’re kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
- Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on all Intercity trains.
- You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's regional trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
At the moment, a restaurant service is not available on Trenitalia's regional trains. However, you can take your own food on board so pick up some snacks at the station before you set off.
Trenitalia's regional trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.
- Children under 4 can travel for free if they’re accompanied by an adult and a seat is not assigned to them.
- Children aged 4-11 can get 50% off. Older children will need to have a full-price ticket.
- You can take your bike, hoverboard, monowheel or e-scooter free of charge if it can be folded and doesn’t exceed these dimensions: 120 x 80 x 45cm.
- If your bike can’t be folded, you’ll need to buy a bike ticket or another Second Class ticket.
- Small pets can travel on Trenitalia's regional trains free of charge if they’re placed in a carrier or cage with max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm.
- Bigger dogs are allowed on all trains if they have a ticket, they’re kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
- Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on Trenitalia's regional trains.
Cheap train tickets from Florence to La Spezia Centrale
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Florence to La Spezia Centrale by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
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