How to get from Milan to La Spezia
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Milan to La Spezia by price and travel time.
- 159 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h 50m
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 50m
direct
Bus
€16
Cheapest
7h 53m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to La Spezia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 159 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €14, on Tue, Oct 13.
159 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 4h 48m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 3h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Oct 194h 48m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 193h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to La Spezia: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan → La Speziabus
FlixBus·3h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Tue, Oct 20€14Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€17
- Thu, Oct 22€16
- Fri, Oct 23€14
- Sat, Oct 24€16
- Sun, Oct 25€16
- Mon, Oct 26€16
- Tue, Oct 27€17
- Wed, Oct 28€17
- Thu, Oct 29€19
- Fri, Oct 30€16
- Sat, Oct 31€16
- Sun, Nov 1€16
- Tue, Nov 3€15
- Wed, Nov 4€19
- Thu, Nov 5€15
- Fri, Nov 6€17
- Sat, Nov 7€16
- Sun, Nov 8€16
- Thu, Nov 12€16
- Fri, Nov 13€15
Departures from Milan to La Spezia
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:15 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 06:15 | 23:50 |
All departures
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 08:15
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 21:05
- 21:50
- 21:59
- 22:05
- 22:50
- 22:59
- 23:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMilan-La SpeziaBook →12GoMilan-ParmaSee live options and dates →
TrenitaliaParma-La Spezia, Milan-ParmaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, 12Go, Trenitalia; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to La Spezia works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Milan to La Spezia, about 3h 50m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to La Spezia: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to La Spezia?
The most useful route takes about 3h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to La Spezia?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:15 and the last at 23:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to La Spezia?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 06:15 and 23:50.
How far is La Spezia from Milan?
About 159 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to La Spezia cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €14 to €19. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Milan to La Spezia?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, 12Go, Trenitalia.
Can you get from Milan to La Spezia without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to La Spezia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026