La Spezia to Bologna train with Regionale

Trains from La Spezia to Bologna

The Ligurian city of La Spezia is a major port in the north of Italy and the main rail hub for the scenic Cinque Terre villages. Travelers heading inland from the coast to Emilia-Romagna can take regular trains from La Spezia to Bologna seven days a week, with just one change required en route. Departure times range from the early morning to late evening with journey times from La Spezia to Bologna via Parma or Florence averaging about three hours and 20 minutes.

Which train companies travel from La Spezia to Bologna?

Italian state rail company Trenitalia provides all the rail connections from La Spezia to Bologna Centrale. Routes and services include Regionale trains with a change at Parma, or Regionale departures from La Spezia to Florence Santa Maria Novella to connect with Frecciarossa or Frecciargento high-speed trains for the onward journey to Bologna.

How long is the train from La Spezia to Bologna?

The fastest indirect connection on the 94-mile route east to Bologna is the early afternoon Trenitalia Regionale service via Parma, taking three hours and six minutes from La Spezia. Most journeys on the indirect route to Bologna are about ten to 30 minutes longer.

How many trains are there from La Spezia to Bologna?

For journeys requiring just one change en route, there are 17-18 daily connections between La Spezia and Bologna. Services begin very early in the morning and continue with departures roughly every hour from La Spezia. The final connection leaves La Spezia just after 9:00 p.m., arriving in Bologna after midnight.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from La Spezia to Bologna?

Departure train station: La Spezia Centrale Station is located close to the historic center of the port city, with suburban trains offering connections to all the Cinque Terre resorts and city buses available from stops at the main entrance. Passenger facilities include a cafe-restaurant, tourist information kiosk, baggage storage lockers, gift stores, and a taxi stand.

Arrival train station: Bologna Centrale station is located on the northern side of the city center, close to the bus terminus, offering connections around the city and region. Facilities on the concourse include a restaurant, fast food outlets, vending machines, a pharmacy, florist, cycle rental desk, and baggage storage lockers.