La Spezia to Venice train with Regionale

Trains from La Spezia to Venice

Taking the train from La Spezia to Venice makes a lot of sense for anyone who needs to travel across northern Italy. There are no direct trains between the two cities, but passengers can choose between three to eight weekday services with only one change, and there should be 8-12 options at the weekend. Journey times vary from four hours five minutes to over seven hours.

Which train companies travel from La Spezia to Venice?

Trains to Venice from La Spezia are exclusively operated by Trenitalia. Customers will have the option of choosing Trenitalia's Frecciarossa or Frecciargento services, which tend to provide a faster, more comfortable service. Standard services will also be available, usually at lower prices.

How long is the train from La Spezia to Venice?

Train times vary considerably between La Spezia and Venice. Services with one change take between four hours 38 minutes and seven hours two minutes to reach Venice. However, passengers should check for services with two changes. They can often be faster, taking as little as four hours five minutes.

How many trains are there from La Spezia to Venice?

Travelers will have plenty of options when booking trains to Venice from La Spezia. During the week, there will be three to eight services with a single stop, rising to 8-12 options at weekends. When routes with two stops are added, trains leave almost every hour.

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

Departure train station: All trains to Venice will depart from La Spezia Centrale station. Local rail connections offer a good way to reach the station for those coming from the tourist resorts of Cinque Terre. Cruise ship passengers will need to take a taxi across town to the railway station, which is one and a half miles away. Alternatively, the walk should take 15-20 minutes.

Arrival train station: Trains from La Spezia to Venice arrive at either Mestre or Santa Lucia. Santa Lucia is the closest to Venice's historic core and is situated on the main island. From there, passengers can transfer to water taxis to reach their accommodation or walk to attractions like St. Mark's Square. Mestre is on the mainland. ACTV Buses run from there to St. Mark's Square and take 10 minutes. The station is also on both of Venice's tram lines, providing rapid access to most parts of the city.