The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
63
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 €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 63 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for La Spezia on Tue, May 05, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
Regionale 12461 · Regionale 1224710:06 PM1h51Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino11:57 PMLa Spezia Centrale€91One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 32775:15 PM0h55Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino6:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale 123812:03 PM1h45Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino3:48 PMLa Spezia Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale 12331 · Regionale 122218:59 AM1h49Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino10:48 AMLa Spezia Centrale€91One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 32838:09 PM1h03Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino9:12 PMLa Spezia Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32775:15 PM0h55Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino6:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32733:15 PM0h55Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino4:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32775:15 PM0h55Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino6:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32733:15 PM0h55Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino4:10 PMLa Spezia Centrale€91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 32691:15 PM1h00Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino2:15 PMLa Spezia Centrale€91One-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 train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. 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 train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 56 km
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1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m 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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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, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 22861 | 6:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h40 | 7:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 22861 | 6:13 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h40 | 7:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 6:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 7:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 6:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 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 | 8:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 9:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 8:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h05 | 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 12461 · Regionale 12247 | 10:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h51 | 11:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12461 · Regionale 12247 | 10:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h51 | 11:57 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 687 | 11:19 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h06 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 687 | 11:19 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h06 | 12:25 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 11:36 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h16 | 12:52 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 | 11:36 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h16 | 12:52 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12481+ InterCityNotte 799 | 12:03 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h21 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12481+ InterCityNotte 799 | 12:03 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h21 | 1:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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 12331 · Regionale 12221 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h49 | 10:48 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12331+ Intercity 505 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h16 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12331+ Intercity 505 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h16 | 10:15 AM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12331 · 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+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h09 | 1:14 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 · Regionale 12227 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h43 | 1:48 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12367+ Intercity 511 | 12:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h15 | 1:53 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12367+ 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+ 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 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 | |
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Overview: Train from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia
Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to La Spezia run on average 26 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Ristorante Da Michele
- Trattoria Baicin
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Laurin
- Hotel Metropole
- Hotel Jolanda
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Genoa and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Line 1 to Portofino
- Free WiFi in the station with password displayed on ticket.
- Luggage lockers are located inside the main terminal.
- Chef Express
- Moka
- Wake Up Cafe' Di Bottazzo Paolo
- There are elevators from the parking garage and the road into the station as well as ramps for train access.
- Affittacamere Casa Dane
- La Siesta
- Hotel Mary
- Located inside the station near the information board.
- Bus lines: 6, 9, 17, 20, 22, 23, 28, A, C, L, S, SA, SC
- Train lines: REG, IC, FB
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station entrance.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- The station has a simple layout with two main platforms for regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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