By Train to La Spezia: A Scenic Journey Along the Italian Riviera
By Train to La Spezia in 2024
The ÖBB Nightjet, which you can also use for your trip to Milan, will take you to the Ligurian Sea coast - to Genoa and La Spezia. You can then head to the surrounding tourist destinations, such as Cinque Terre or Portovenere. This is a novelty - the extension of the route from Milan to the Italian coast.
Czech Rail Guide
As with the other night trains operated by the Austrian ÖBB, you have comfortable sleeping and couchette cars, as well as seating cars, at your disposal. Connections are operated daily.
The Journey
You can go to La Spezia from Munich and Vienna. In Villach (Austria), the carriages will be joined and continue on to Italy. Arrival in La Spezia is at 11:10 a.m. The train leaves at 5:07 p.m. The train arrives in Vienna a few minutes after 9 a.m. and in Munich before 10 a.m.
| BY TRAIN TO LA SPEZIA | NJ 233 VIENNA - LA SPEZIA | NJ 235 LA SPEZIA - VIENNA |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna Hbf | 19:18 | 09:04 |
| Vienna Meidling | 19:25 | 08:59 |
| Verona Porta Nuova | 05:53 | 22:58 |
| Milan Rogodero | 07:49 | 21:26 |
| Pavia | 08:10 | 21:06 |
| Genova Piazza Principe | 09:41 | 19:50 |
| Rapallo | 10:14 | 18:31 |
| Levanto | 10:47 | 17:36 |
| La Spezia Centrale | 11:10 | 17:07 |
What is the train journey like?
If you decide to travel to La Spezia by train, you will have three different travel options to choose from. The cheapest option is to travel in a seat, which is suitable for those who do not need extra comfort. The medium-priced option is to travel in a couchette car, which is divided into 4 and 6-seater compartments. These couchette cars are not equipped with a shower, but they provide a relatively sufficient amount of space for passengers. The most luxurious and expensive option is travel in a sleeping car, where you can choose between a 3-bed, double or single bed. These sleeping cars are equipped with a shower and also provide a great breakfast for passengers.
How much do tickets cost and where to buy them?
Tickets can be purchased not only at the ticket offices and the e-shop of the Austrian Railways (ÖBB), but also at the eShop of Czech Railways (ČD). Advance ticket sales start 180 days before the departure date, so there is plenty of time to plan your trip. BUT – prices are contingent, meaning that the number of tickets is determined for each price level. This means that the sooner you buy your ticket, the higher the chance of a lower price.
| PRICES IN EUR | SPARSCHIENE FROM |
|---|---|
| Seat | 34,9 EUR |
| Couchette T6 | 49,9 EUR |
| Bed T3 | 79,9 EUR |
Cancellation conditions
Sparschiene discount tickets
These tickets cannot be returned or exchanged! The ticket is bound to a person.
Other tickets
Cancellation is possible free of charge up to 15 days before the validity date. Then, until the day before the 1st day of validity, a cancellation fee of 50% of the ticket price is paid per person, but at least EUR 15.
