There are 6 ways to get from Rome to Sarzana by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to La Spezia Chiosco Palme Viale Italia
Bus via La Spezia
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Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to La Spezia
Drive
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Drive from Rome to Sarzana
Fly to Genoa, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Genoa (GOA)
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Take the train from Genova Brignole to La Spezia Centrale
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Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Sarzana
Fly to Florence, train
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Fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR)
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Take the train from Firenze Rifredi to Sarzana
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Sarzana is to bus via La Spezia which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 26m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Sarzana is to train which costs €24 - €95 and takes 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome station to Sarzana. However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station and arriving at Sarzana Via Muccini via Via Chiodo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Sarzana. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Sarzana via Massa Centro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Rome and Sarzana is 321 km. The road distance is 406.3 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Sarzana without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €24 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Rome to Sarzana, including transfers.
Rome to Sarzana bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, depart from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station.
Rome to Sarzana train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Sarzana is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €24 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 15m.
- Distance: 320.9 km
- Duration: 3h 27m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Sarzana, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Termini to Massa Centro every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29 - €90 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Marino Autolinee operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to La Spezia Chiosco Palme Viale Italia once daily. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €170
Flights from Rome to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €270
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Massa Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29 - €90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €29 - €40
- Base Standard
- €50 - €70
- Base Premium
- €60 - €90
Train from Genova Brignole to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €10 - €14
- Base Standard
- €24 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Sarzana
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €6 - €9
- Base Standard
- €17 - €24
- Base Premium
- €23 - €35
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Massa Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €23 - €35
Train from Genova Brignole to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Sarzana
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €3 - €5
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €11 - €13
Train from La Spezia Centrale to Sarzana
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1 - €4
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €3 - €4
Train from Firenze Rifredi to Sarzana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €17 - €19
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station to La Spezia Chiosco Palme Viale Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Genoa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Rome to Sarzana bus services, operated by Marino Autolinee, arrive at La Spezia Chiosco Palme Viale Italia station.
Rome to Sarzana train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Massa Centro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Sarzana is 406 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Rome to Sarzana.
Alitalia offers flights from Rome Airport to Genoa Airport.
Book your Rome to Sarzana train tickets online with Omio.
There are 427+ hotels available in Sarzana. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.