The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 4 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for La Spezia on Tue, Aug 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:41 AM1h08Santa Margherita Ligure6:49 AMLa Spezia€81One-way0 transfers
8:06 PM1h51Santa Margherita Ligure9:57 PMLa Spezia€81One-way0 transfers
6:15 PM1h30Santa Margherita Ligure7:45 PMLa Spezia€91One-way0 transfers
4:09 PM1h44Santa Margherita Ligure5:53 PMLa Spezia€91One-way0 transfers
5:41 AM1h08Santa Margherita Ligure6:49 AMLa Spezia€81One-way0 transfers
6:15 PM1h30Santa Margherita Ligure7:45 PMLa Spezia€91One-way0 transfers
4:09 PM1h44Santa Margherita Ligure5:53 PMLa Spezia€91One-way0 transfers
8:06 PM1h51Santa Margherita Ligure9:57 PMLa Spezia€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 56 km
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€8 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12213 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h17 | 6:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12213 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h17 | 6:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3257 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h08 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3257 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h08 | 7:45 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h02 | 8:14 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h02 | 8:14 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h21 | 9:20 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h21 | 9:20 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h02 | 9:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h02 | 9:26 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12337 · Regionale 12221 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h49 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12337+ Intercity 505 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h16 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12337+ Intercity 505 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h16 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12337 · Regionale 12221 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h49 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 9:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h06 | 11:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12339 · Regionale 12223 | 9:42 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h06 | 11:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 657 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 11:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 657 | 10:16 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 11:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h10 | 12:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h10 | 12:25 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h43 | 1:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h43 | 1:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h09 | 1:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h09 | 1:14 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12369+ Intercity 511 | 12:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h15 | 1:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12369+ Intercity 511 | 12:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h15 | 1:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 | 1:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h00 | 2:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 | 1:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h00 | 2:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 2:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h45 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12381 | 2:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h45 | 3:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 2:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 3:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 665 | 2:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 3:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h55 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h55 | 4:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 | 4:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h46 | 5:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401+ Intercity 669 | 4:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h20 | 5:22 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401+ Intercity 669 | 4:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h20 | 5:22 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 | 4:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h46 | 5:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12411 | 5:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h46 | 6:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12411 | 5:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h46 | 6:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h55 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 0h55 | 6:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12419+ InterCityNotte 795 | 5:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h32 | 7:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12419+ InterCityNotte 795 | 5:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h32 | 7:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22861 | 6:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h44 | 7:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22861 | 6:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h44 | 7:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 6:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h04 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 6:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h04 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 7:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h42 | 8:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12431 | 7:03 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h42 | 8:45 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281 | 7:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h00 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3281 | 7:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h00 | 8:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 | 8:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3283 | 8:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 9:12 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 8:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h01 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 8:20 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h01 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3285 | 9:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 10:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3285 | 9:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 10:15 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12469 · Regionale 12247 | 10:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h51 | 11:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12469 · Regionale 12247 | 10:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h51 | 11:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 687 | 11:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 11:22 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h03 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 33343 | 11:40 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h12 | 12:52 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 33343 | 11:40 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h12 | 12:52 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia run on average 29 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 55m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca trains will get you between Santa Margherita Ligure and La Spezia from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at La Spezia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia
Most Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to La Spezia Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at La Spezia Migliarina. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and La Spezia train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Santa Margherita Ligure station do trains to La Spezia leave from?
Getting to S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino from Santa Margherita Ligure city centre
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino train station facilities and services
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
Which La Spezia station do trains from Santa Margherita Ligure arrive at?
Getting to La Spezia Centrale from La Spezia city centre
La Spezia Centrale is 2 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Centrale train station facilities and services
La Spezia Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chef Express, Moka, Wake Up Cafe' Di Bottazzo Paolo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station with password displayed on ticket. ATMs are located inside the station.
Tickets and information
Information desks are located inside the station near the information board.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located inside the main terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Centrale: There are elevators from the parking garage and the road into the station as well as ramps for train access.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Affittacamere Casa Dane, La Siesta, Hotel Mary.
Getting to La Spezia Migliarina from La Spezia city centre
La Spezia Migliarina is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Migliarina train station facilities and services
La Spezia Migliarina has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Migliarina: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Ca' Di Boschetti from La Spezia city centre
Ca' Di Boschetti is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
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