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Take the train from Carcassonne to La Spezia in 11 hours 51 minutes
If you want to travel from Carcassonne to La Spezia by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Carcassonne to La Spezia by train to take around 17 hours 18 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 11 hours 51 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll usually find around 10 trains per day running on this route, which spans 378 miles (609 km). You’ll have to make 4 changes along the way on your journey to La Spezia. Both Frecciabianca and Trenitalia trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
You can save money on train tickets from Carcassonne to La Spezia if you book in Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Carcassonne to La Spezia if you book in advance.. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for timetables, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
Carcassonne to La Spezia by train
| First train | 07:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:29 | |
| Departure station | Carcassonne | |
| Arrival station | La Spezia | |
| Journey time | From 11h 51m | |
| Distance | 378 miles (609 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
| Train and bus operators | SNCF Voyageurs, Itabus, Trenitalia |
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Trenitalia and Frecciabianca trains from Carcassonne to La Spezia
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Frecciabianca
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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Frecciabianca trains operate outside Trenitalia high-speed lines. Offering more than 40 daily routes, they're capable of reaching a maximum speed of 125 mph (200 km/h). Frecciabianca trains connect the centres of northern and southern Italy, running along the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian coasts. All Frecciabianca trains have power sockets and large reclining seats, as well as ample space for luggage. There are two classes of service – First Class and Second Class.
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Frecciabianca classes from Carcassonne to La Spezia
Compare the different travel classes offered by Frecciabianca when travelling from Carcassonne to La Spezia.
Second Class
In Second Class, you'll find comfy seats with fold-down tables, reading lights and power sockets. Feeling peckish? Head to the FrecciaBistrò café-bar counter located in the middle part of the train to get food and drinks.
- Air-conditioning
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Luggage storage
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- More legroom
First Class
Enjoy larger and comfier seats in Frecciabianca's First Class. In carriage 3, you'll also find a bar service as well as baby changing facilities, if you're travelling with your baby.
- Air-conditioning
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Luggage storage
- Fold-down table
- Power sockets at each seat
- More legroom
Onboard services on Frecciabianca
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Carcassonne to La Spezia.
- You can take your bags on board Frecciabianca trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
- You can go to the FrecciaBistrò café-bar counter located in the middle part of the train to get snacks, main courses, and drinks.
- You can also order your favourite meal from the comfort of your seat – go to the entertainment portal called Portale FRECCE and use the EasyBistrò service or ask a member of staff.
At the moment, Frecciabianca trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power sockets that are available at your seat.
- Children under 4 can travel for free if a seat is not assigned to them. If they do have a seat, they can get 50% off Base tickets (standard fare).
- Children aged 4-14 also get 50% off.
- Bimbi Gratis offer: You can also get free travel for children under 15 plus 40% off Base tickets for adults, if you’re travelling in a family group of 2 to 5 people (including at least one adult and one child).
- You can travel with your bike for free on all Frecciabianca trains, provided it’s not larger than 80 x 110 x 45cm.
- Your bike must be disassembled or folded and stored in a bag in one of the dedicated luggage racks.
- Small pets can travel on all Frecciabianca trains free of charge if they’re placed in a carrier or cage with max dimensions of 70 x 30 x 50cm.
- Bigger dogs are allowed on all trains if they have a ticket, they’re kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle.
- Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60 which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).
Air-conditioning is available on all Frecciabianca trains.
Cheap train tickets from Carcassonne to La Spezia
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Carcassonne to La Spezia by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.