Madrid to La Spezia by train

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Overview: trains from Madrid to La Spezia

Find the key information for travelling by train from Madrid to La Spezia, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:50 View journey
Last train 21:30 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 20hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 1185
Trains / day 9 View all
Cheapest journey €292.64 View journey
Avg journey time 32hr 53m
Train operators 28

Taking the train from Madrid to La Spezia

Ready to book a trip from Madrid to La Spezia by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Madrid and La Spezia

The cheapest train tickets from Madrid to La Spezia start at €292.64. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Madrid to La Spezia is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train times for travel from Madrid to La Spezia

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:50 and the last departure is 21:30. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:20 and the last train leaves at 21:30. On average, a total of 9 trains make this journey each day.

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

On this route spanning 1,185 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 20 hours and 39 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Madrid and La Spezia?

You can secure tickets for travel between Madrid and La Spezia up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Madrid to La Spezia by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: La Spezia.

FAQs about the train journey from Madrid to La Spezia

Want to know more about your journey from Madrid to La Spezia? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Madrid to La Spezia is 1,185 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.