La Spezia Travel Forum

Hi, My husband and I will be traveling to Vernazza, from Florence on September 22nd. We are planning to take the train from Florence to La Spezia, but we would like to travel by boat from La Spezia to Vernazza.

How do I get a boat schedule? Do we need a reservation on a boat, or just show up? Is it too far to walk with our suitcases from the train station to the boat docks? Thank you for your help and advice.

Andrea

I am travelling from Canada to Italy. I have family heritage in Beverone and would love to go there to see the area. Can you tell me the best way to travel from La Spezia to Beverone. I will be coming to La Spezia by train from Florence.
Thank you..

Can you give me an approximate driving time from Civitavecchia to La Spezia Friday afternoon 20TH September 2009.Also maybe recommend a medium priced hotel close to main roads with parking?

How can I go to Nice from Vernazza?
Where is the nearest station? Are there local trains or buses in Vernazza ?
How can I return to Nice? Do you know the differentb departures in the afternoon?
Thank you very much,
Maryse

If I had a flight out of FCO at 1115,is it possible to get there by train or could I get a van or driver to take my family? If it is possible on the train, could you give me a website and schedule, I do not know which train I would take. Also, what would the price be? Is there a car service and how much would it be? Should we leave at 5 in the morning or leave the day before and stay in Rome? This would be August 12, 2009. Thank you.

Arriving in La Spezia by train, how can one go to Porto Venere by boat. Where do we take the ferry boat and how to go there from train station of La Spezia ? Or if no boat, where do we have to take the bus to Porto Venere from train station ? Last time, I walked a long way to the port to find out that they did not run any after waiting for 2 hours and had to walk back to town to take a bus. It was very confusing and lost 3 hours before reaching Porto Venere.

Thanks.

Hello everyone

visiting La Spezia via cruise and wish to go to Florence - does anyone know how long train takes? or how long / how much a minibus takes / costs

thanks

Rebecca

Hi All,

My g/f and I are travelling to Portovenere over the weekend,we are arriving in La Spezia by train from Florence on Sunday.

I know there is a bus from La Spezia to Portovenere, can anyone advise where to catch it and how often it runs on Sundays? Alternatively how much should it cost by taxi to travel to Portovenere?

Any advise would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Morgan

I will be in this region for a wedding soon and need some help
What are my options?
I need to get from Pisa to Portovenere on Saturday morning
I need to get from Portovenere to Milan Linate airport on Sunday morning early
Is a car the best option? Is it easy to drive these roads? How long will it take?
Or are trains and buses the better options and if so, how much and what times?
I would be so very grateful if someone could help
Thanks

I am interested in driving from Geneva, switzerland to cinque terre. Does anyone know approximately how long the drive is/the best route to take? Are there any other really nice beach areas in northern Italy that are closer to Geneva?
Thanks so much!

We're planning on spending the first two weeks of October in Italy; 4-5 days in Rome and then Cinque Terre. Am I crazy to be dragging my luggage into one of the towns? Is there a place to leave them at La Spezia and then just load essentials into a backpack?

Arriving from Hawaii in Rome and want to take train(s) to Cinque Terra via La Spezia. Or do we have to go to Genoa first from rome?

Ok a small lie there but it worked and your looking at my post :)

I am due to arrive in La Spezia on the 26 of May and ill be leaving on the 1st of June.

Im the physical trainer on board a British warship and id like to know if there are any local Rugby/Football teams we could play whilst we are visiting?

Also what is there to do adventure training wise. Ie rock climbing, Kayacking, sailing, trekking, Mountain Biking etc? has anyone got any contacts for any of the above?

I look forward to your Replies. Thanks

Matt

Hello!
I am thinking about booking a cruise for next year. We will be stopping at La Spezia, and I want to know how far is it to Florence and Pisa?
Also approx travelling times???Thank you in advance!!!

Hello everyone,
Next winter I will be an Erasmus student for 3 months in La spezia. Do you know any idea about rentals ,how much does it cost a room or a dormitory per month?
Thanx..

Hello, we will be travelling to La Spezia in May this year by car. we have a hotel but no parking. I was wondering how much is it to park per day at the local parking lots? is it better to stay in La Spezia or livorno? I heard Livorno is less touristy?!

Ciao

Althoug I've never been there the Cinque Terre it gives me the impression of being a laid-back kind of place. My parents like to stay in nice hotels, not exacly 5 star but maybe 3 or four. What are recomendations for nice clean hotels with a view and terrace.

I looked over La Mala B&B but they do not reply to my emails. I need to start thinking about other options.

I would appreciate any suggestions.

Grazie

Is Cinque terre really a wonderful as people say?

I need some arguments to convince my parents to go there on the next family trip as they are hesitant about visiting the area.

If they choose to go, I think we would be staying in Manarola, it is a good choice?

Hello,

We will be flying into Milan the end of November. I really want to visit the Cinque Terre. Is that a good choice that time of year? What is the weather usually like? Will we most likely be able to hike?

If it's recommended, how do we get there from Milan? How many nights should we stay? I was thinking about staying 4 nights. Is that too long? What town is recommended?

Sorry I have so many questions! All help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Is there train near the port of La Spezia to Florence, Italy? If so how often are the departure times and costs?

My family of seven will be arriving by cruise ship in early June 2007. We are renting a van in La Spezia to drive to Florence and Pisa. Can anyone describe road conditions and ease of travel to these cities? I have a handheld GPS. we only have 10 hours for our exploration.

Do you know where I could get a train schedule between La Spezia and Cinque Terres, or could you give me some idea about how early the first train leaves from La Spezia to the first town of Cinques Terres?

Hello!

We will be coming into La Spezia by train on September 9th. Question #1: Are there two train stations there?

There will be six of us, including a 2-year old and a 5 year old, plus all of the assorted luggage. We're actually staying in Tellaro. Question #2: Is a car hire necessary for us, and if so, where do we find a car hire place?

If a car hire is not necessary - we can get around by train and bus - I think we will need a taxi (or 2!) to get all of us from the train station to and from Tellaro. Would a taxi be available at the train station? And what do you think the charge would be?

Thanks!

Hi,
Does anyone on this forum live in La Spezia? I would like to say Hi to someone that I met in Novara when I was working at the "Country Pub" in a village called Sologno.
His name is Marco Andreani and he would be between roughly 42 and 44 years old and he served in the Military in Novara around 1984/5
I would love to say Hi and know that he is well and happy and contact me if possible via this forum. Thank you. Sally (England)

we are looking to rent an apartment for one month in town or near town we stopped in la spezia only at train station but it looks like a nice drop off point we stayed in lucca for two months last may any suggestions will help thanks

On our first trip to Cinque Terre next month we will be driving to La Spezia. I am concerned about getting there and finding no parking available. Should I be concerned? We want to take the train to Cinque terre, but we need safe parking in La Spezia. Any suggestions? Also any sugestions about what not to miss in cinque terre?
thanks bunches

Arriving in La Spezia of a cruise ship in june so will just have a few hours to spare Should my wife and i spend it in la spezia or take a train to genoa for the day or visit the towns in cinque terre useing the train. Any help much appreciated.

Hi all,
this is my first post so I hope it works ok.
I will be arriving from Rome to La Spezia on the 4th & staying till the 8th of October & am looking for any suggestions for a cool place to stay. There are 2 of us and we would like our own room and close to the action & transort etc.
Ive been reading the forum and also like the sounds of a B & B but would prefer not to spend more than about 60 euros a night if possible.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks & cant wait to get there!
Belle
Sydney-- Australia

hi, im new to this site and wondered if anyone can help? im wanting to travel to la spezia,and would like to know what kind of place it is all round? also how i get to a place called via raffaele di nobili? ive heard it is a lovely little fishing village and as im more used to theme parks etc with the kids,would like to try something different.Has anyone else heard of it and/or been there? having trouble finding out much about it,not much in books about it either . look forward to hearing from anyone and everyone with info for me,thanks

We want to spend a full day at Cinque Terre but don't know what to do with our luggage. Are there suitcase-sized lockers at La Spezia-Centrale train station?