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Port guide: compare transport from La Spezia

La Spezia, Italy 27 transport option(s) compared
75 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

La Spezia

Port call at La Spezia (Italy). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Internal port shuttle to cruise terminal, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 30,00 €.

Strategic port for visiting the Cinque Terre. Terminal 1 km from the centre and railway station.

Porto della Spezia – Molo Garibaldi
Cheapest option Free Internal port shuttle to cruise terminal
Fastest option 8 min Taxi to La Spezia Centrale
Simplest option Internal port shuttle to cruise terminal Very simple
Ship shuttle 30,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Train from La Spezia to Cinque Terre
  • Free shuttle bus from port to town
  • Buy Cinque Terre Card

Warnings

  • Cinque Terre very crowded in summer
  • Avoid taking the last train
  • Trails closed if it rains

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 30,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Internal port shuttle to cruise terminal

Free - 10 min - Depending on port organisation and port of call

Allows you to leave the commercial port area safely

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

27 option(s) shown for La Spezia

Internal port shuttle to cruise terminal

La Spezia Cruise Terminal / Largo Michele Fiorillo

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Depending on port organisation and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Allows you to leave the commercial port area safely

Attention point

Only used for internal transfers between ship and terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in commercial ports, walking may be prohibited and an internal shuttle service may be required depending on the berth.

Source : Spezia & Carrara Cruises; Passenger Services; Cruise Critic

Walk to Museo Tecnico Navale

Museo Tecnico Navale

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Museum close to the terminal and suitable for a short visit

Attention point

More specific interest than Cinque Terre or Portovenere

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good option for average weather conditions or short stopovers

Source : La Spezia Cruise Terminal; ; Visit La Spezia

Walk to the city centre / Piazza Garibaldi

Piazza Garibaldi / city centre

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Town centre within walking distance of the terminal

Attention point

Not very useful if you're aiming directly for the Cinque Terre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy option for reaching shops, cafés and the centre of La Spezia

Source : La Spezia Cruise Terminal; ; Visit La Spezia

ATC bus to La Spezia Centrale

La Spezia Centrale

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 1,50 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to ATC lines
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Economical and practical for walking to the station

Attention point

Exact stop to be checked according to the port organisation of the day

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for catching the train to Cinque Terre quickly

Source : ATC La Spezia; La Spezia Cruise Terminal; RFI

Taxi to La Spezia Centrale

La Spezia Centrale

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and practical for catching a train quickly

Attention point

More expensive than walking or taking the bus for a short distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; recommended if train is close or luggage is bulky

Source : La Spezia Cruise Terminal; RFI; services taxi locaux

Walk to La Spezia Centrale

La Spezia Centrale

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the trains to Cinque Terre without a taxi

Attention point

Long urban walk with luggage or hot weather

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; very useful for taking the Cinque Terre Express to Riomaggiore, Vernazza or Monterosso

Source : La Spezia Cruise Terminal; RFI; Trenitalia

ATC bus to Lerici

Lerici

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to ATC timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Low-cost option to reach the Golfo dei Poeti and Lerici

Attention point

Seasonally sensitive to coastal traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return times in high season or on public holidays

Source : ATC La Spezia; Visit La Spezia;

ATC bus to Portovenere

Portovenere

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to ATC timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Low-cost option to reach Portovenere without a boat

Attention point

Can be loaded on stopover days and in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, get to the appropriate ATC stop and then take the bus to Portovenere

Source : ATC La Spezia; Portovenere official port; Visit La Spezia

Train to Riomaggiore

Riomaggiore

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Frequent trains according to Cinque Terre Express timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

The quickest and most reliable way to reach the first village of Cinque Terre

Attention point

Need to reach La Spezia Centrale from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, walk or take the bus to La Spezia Centrale then the train to Riomaggiore

Source : Trenitalia; Cinque Terre Express; La Spezia Centrale

Train to Manarola

Manarola

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 5,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Frequent trains according to Cinque Terre Express timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Quick access to one of the most photogenic villages in Cinque Terre

Attention point

Busy quays and villages in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to La Spezia Centrale then Cinque Terre Express train to Manarola

Source : Trenitalia; Cinque Terre Express; La Spezia Centrale

Ferry to Portovenere

Portovenere

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Seasonal, frequency varies according to weather and timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Beautiful arrival by sea at Portovenere

Attention point

Seasonal service that can be cancelled in the event of bad weather

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti timetable and weather forecast on the day.

Source : Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti; Cinque Terre ferry timetable

VTC to La Spezia Centrale

La Spezia Centrale

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability depending on cruise numbers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the terminal exit

Source : opérateurs VTC locaux; La Spezia Cruise Terminal

Taxi to Portovenere

Portovenere

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to Portovenere without waiting for bus or boat

Attention point

More expensive than bus and ferry

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm price, wait and return before departure

Source : La Spezia Cruise Terminal; Portovenere official port; services taxi locaux

Taxi to Lerici

Lerici

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to Lerici and the Golfo dei Poeti

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ideal for a half-day trip on the Lerici side with an organised return.

Source : La Spezia Cruise Terminal; ; services taxi locaux

VTC to Portovenere

Portovenere

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable with price fixed in advance

Attention point

Variable availability; return to be planned

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book the return if the stopover is short

Source : opérateurs VTC locaux; Portovenere official port

Taxi to Pisa airport

Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 160,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct airport transfer after disembarkation

Attention point

High cost compared to train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; booking in advance recommended for connecting flights

Source : Pisa Airport; ; services taxi locaux

VTC to Pisa airport

Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 180,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price fixed in advance

Attention point

High cost and possible traffic to Pisa

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book with a wide margin if flying after disembarkation

Source : Pisa Airport; ; opérateurs VTC locaux

Walk to Castello San Giorgio

Castello San Giorgio

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Beautiful views and historic tour close to the centre

Attention point

Ascent from the port, less suitable for PRMs

Accessibility : Moyenne

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; plan a climb from the town centre to the castle

Source : La Spezia Cruise Terminal; ; Visit La Spezia

Train to Vernazza

Vernazza

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Frequent trains according to Cinque Terre Express timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Enables you to reach an emblematic Cinque Terre village without a car

Attention point

Heavy traffic and narrow quays in high season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to La Spezia Centrale then take the train to Vernazza

Source : Trenitalia; Cinque Terre Express; La Spezia Centrale

Train to Monterosso al Mare

Monterosso al Mare

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Frequent trains according to Cinque Terre Express timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

A good choice for getting to the main beach of Cinque Terre

Attention point

Longer journey than Riomaggiore or Manarola

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, reach La Spezia Centrale then take the train to Monterosso

Source : Trenitalia; Cinque Terre Express; La Spezia Centrale

Train to Pisa Centrale

Pisa Centrale

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 75 min
Frequency Regular trains from La Spezia Centrale
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Excursion to Pisa possible without a car

Attention point

Need to reach the central station from the terminal

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, reach La Spezia Centrale then take the train to Pisa Centrale

Source : Trenitalia; RFI; La Spezia Centrale

Ferry to Riomaggiore

Riomaggiore

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Seasonal, frequency varies according to weather and timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Access to the Cinque Terre by sea with spectacular views

Attention point

Slower and more dependent on the weather than the train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check timetables and availability at the ticket office before departure.

Source : Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti; Cinque Terre ferry timetable

Taxi to Pisa / Piazza dei Miracoli

Piazza dei Miracoli / Tower of Pisa

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 150,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct to the Leaning Tower of Pisa without having to use the train

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare, waiting time and time of return to ship before departure

Source : ; services taxi locaux; Visit Pisa

VTC to Pisa / Piazza dei Miracoli

Piazza dei Miracoli / Tower of Pisa

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 170,00 €
Estimated duration 65 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Price known in advance for a direct excursion

Attention point

High cost for a single person

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with waiting time to secure return to ship

Source : opérateurs VTC locaux; Visit Pisa

Train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella

Firenze Santa Maria Novella

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 22,00 €
Estimated duration 150 min
Frequency Regular trains with connections according to timetable
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

For a long excursion to Florence without a car

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover; a safe return is essential

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, go to La Spezia Centrale then train with connection to Firenze SMN

Source : Trenitalia; RFI; La Spezia Centrale

Ferry to Monterosso al Mare

Monterosso al Mare

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 105 min
Frequency Seasonal, frequency varies according to weather and timetable
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

A panoramic view of the Cinque Terre coastline

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover; a safe return is essential

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow plenty of time for the return to the ship, especially if the weather changes.

Source : Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti; Cinque Terre ferry timetable

Taxi to Florence

Firenze Santa Maria Novella

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 280,00 €
Estimated duration 135 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct transfer to Florence

Attention point

Very expensive and time-consuming for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be booked only with a confirmed return timetable and a high safety margin

Source : services taxi locaux; Trenitalia

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.