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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to La Spezia
Cheapest price
$238
Average price
$273
Fastest journey
8 h 12 m
Average duration
8 h 38 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel 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 Basel to La Spezia will cost around $273 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $238.
It's difficult to get from Basel to La Spezia without transferring at least once.
EuroCity 173+
Intercity 8873:04 PM9h16Basel SBB12:20 AMLa Spezia Centrale$2381One-way1 transfer- EuroCity 151+Intercity 67311:07 AM8h12Basel SBB7:19 PMLa Spezia Centrale$2381One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 151+Intercity 67311:07 AM8h12Basel SBB7:19 PMLa Spezia Centrale$2381One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 173+Intercity 8873:04 PM9h16Basel SBB12:20 AMLa Spezia Centrale$2381One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 173+Intercity 689+
InterCityNotte 8993:04 PM8h57Basel SBB12:01 AMLa Spezia Centrale$2441One-way2 transfers
- EuroCity 151+Intercity 67311:07 AM8h12Basel SBB7:19 PMLa Spezia Centrale$2381One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 151+Intercity 67311:07 AM8h12Basel SBB7:19 PMLa Spezia Centrale$2381One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 65+Intercity 67912:30 PM8h55Basel SBB9:25 PMLa Spezia Centrale$3701One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 65+Intercity 67912:30 PM8h55Basel SBB9:25 PMLa Spezia Centrale$3701One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 173+Intercity 689+InterCityNotte 8993:04 PM8h57Basel SBB12:01 AMLa Spezia Centrale$2441One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Basel to La Spezia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to La Spezia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$142 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest |
8h 2m Average total duration Fastest 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Basel to La Spezia train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to La Spezia trains for today, Sunday, April 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10:06 AM Basel | 8h40 | 6:46 PM La Spezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to La Spezia
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Trains from Basel to La Spezia run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $89 (€73) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 15:04. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (422 km) distance in 8h 14m.
Distance 262 miles (422 km) |
Average train duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€73) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 14m |
First train 1:02 AM |
Last train 3:04 PM |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to La Spezia trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and La Spezia from $45 (€37). 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 Basel to La Spezia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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 Basel to La Spezia
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- 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
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