La Spezia
Turin
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How to join La Spezia from Lyon by train?
Looking to visit Cinque Terre without flying or dealing with a complex itinerary? From Lyon, you can reach La Spezia by train with just one easy connection in Turin or Milan, thanks to Frecciarossa. In one day, you’ll cross the Alps and arrive at the gateway to Italy’s colorful Ligurian coast. It’s simple, scenic, and low-carbon — follow our smart train route from Lyon to La Spezia without stress or traffic.
Lyon, FranceTurin, Italy
High speed train
(≈ 4h00)
Turin, ItalyLa Spezia, Italy
Long distance train
(≈ 3h30)
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Lyon - Turin
After several months of closure due to the landslide in the Maurienne valley at the end of August 2023, rail traffic between Paris and Milan resumed on March 31, 2025!
With 2 daily round trips, the Frecciarossa trains operated by Trenitalia offer a direct connection between Paris Gare de Lyon and Torino Porta Susa, in about 4 hours.
🕒 Timetable (indicative):
- Departure: 09:30 → Arrival: 13:20
- Departure: 17:20 → Arrival: 21:20
Schedules may vary depending on the day and season; we recommend checking on trenitalia.com.
⏱️ Travel time:
About 4 hours for a direct journey.
🚉 Stations served:
- Departure: Lyon Part Dieu
- Intermediate stops: Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Arvan, Modane, and Oulx-Cesana-Claviere-Sestriere.
- Arrival: Torino Porta Susa
💶 Ticket prices:
Fares vary depending on demand and how far in advance you book, but generally range from €29 to €139 in second class.
Turin - La Spezia
Thanks to InterCity trains, there are three daily connections between Turin Porta Nuova and La Spezia Centrale, with the following departure times:
– Departure at 10:40 AM, arriving at 1:48 PM
– Departure at 3:20 PM, arriving at 7:10 PM
– Departure at 8:15 PM, arriving at 12:05 AM
Tickets are usually cheaper than the Frecciabianca train departing at 3:15 PM, with prices generally ranging from €19.90 to €30.
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