How to get to La Spezia from Bari

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Compare train, coach and flight for Bari to La Spezia

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bari to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a train costs an average of £78.

Distance: 663 km

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Compare ways to travel from Bari to La Spezia

Compare the available ways to get from Bari to La Spezia, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bari to La Spezia is a coach with an average price of £60.

This is compared to other travel options from Bari to La Spezia:

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to La Spezia costing on average £78.

The fastest way to travel from Bari to La Spezia is by train with an average journey time of 9h 54m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Coach takes on average 13h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bari and La Spezia including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £78 compared to roughly £182 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £104. The journey takes 9h 24m versus 8h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Bari to La Spezia

How to get to La Spezia from Bari by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bari to La Spezia is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from La Spezia by train

The most popular day trips by train from La Spezia are Pisa, Portovenere, Florence, Monterosso al Mare and Lucca. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from La Spezia on Omio.

A view of Pisa

Day trip from La Spezia to Pisa by train

Why visit Pisa for the day?

Pisa is known worldwide for the Leaning Tower, but it is also a compact university city with medieval streets and graceful squares. Along the Arno, historic buildings and student life give it an easy, thoughtful atmosphere.

A view of Portovenere

Day trip from La Spezia to Portovenere by train

Why visit Portovenere for the day?

Portovenere is a colourful Ligurian harbour town known for its tall seafront houses and the church of San Pietro above the rocks. With medieval lanes, a small castle and views across the Gulf of Poets, it feels historic and maritime.

A view of Florence

Day trip from La Spezia to Florence by train

Why visit Florence for the day?

Florence is known for Renaissance art and architecture, with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shaping its skyline. Despite its fame, it feels compact and lived-in, with busy piazzas, artisan workshops and a strong Tuscan food culture.

A view of Monterosso al Mare

Day trip from La Spezia to Monterosso al Mare by train

Why visit Monterosso al Mare for the day?

Monterosso al Mare is the largest of the Cinque Terre villages, known for its beach and colourful seafront. It combines a relaxed holiday atmosphere with an old town of narrow lanes and the traditional character of the Ligurian coast.

A view of Lucca

Day trip from La Spezia to Lucca by train

Why visit Lucca for the day?

Lucca is known for its complete Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches and handsome historic squares. Its compact old centre feels calm and distinctly Tuscan, with medieval streets and a strong local character.

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FAQs: Bari to La Spezia

Travel to La Spezia easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bari to La Spezia.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bari and La Spezia including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bari to La Spezia is a coach with an average price of £60.

This is compared to other travel options from Bari to La Spezia:

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to La Spezia costing on average £78.

The fastest way to travel from Bari to La Spezia is by train with an average journey time of 9h 54m.

Other travel options to La Spezia take longer:

Coach takes on average 13h 26m.

The Bari to La Spezia distance is approximately 663 km.
The average frequency per day from Bari to La Spezia is:
  • Around 32 trains per day.
  • Around 8 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bari and La Spezia as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bari to La Spezia:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bari Centrale and arrive in La Spezia Centrale.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) and arrive in La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bari to La Spezia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to La Spezia by coach.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Italo, Frecciabianca to go to La Spezia by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bari to La Spezia:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with Marino Autolinee.
Omio customers who travel from Bari to La Spezia often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Milan, Rome, Monterosso al Mare. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between La Spezia and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bari to La Spezia, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In La Spezia, you can enjoy a leisurely walk along Passeggiata Morin with views of the Gulf of La Spezia, shop for fresh produce at Mercato Centrale, and admire the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Explore the Gulf of Poets by boat, or enjoy a wine tasting tour in local Ligurian vineyards. Don't miss the stunning sights such as Cinque Terre National Park, Castello di San Giorgio, Museo Tecnico Navale, Porto Mirabello, and Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere.
To fully enjoy La Spezia and explore its beautiful surroundings, such as the Cinque Terre and Portovenere, spending around 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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