Piacenza to La Spezia by train

Taking the train from Piacenza to La Spezia

So you’re considering going from Piacenza to La Spezia by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Piacenza and La Spezia

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$30.66, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Piacenza to La Spezia train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Piacenza to La Spezia is at 05:29 and the last is at 21:52. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:29 and the last one is at 21:52. You can expect 28 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 25 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Piacenza to La Spezia?

On this route spanning 105 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 40 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Piacenza to La Spezia?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 6 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your Piacenza to La Spezia travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: La Spezia.