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La Spezia is the Italian Navy's main base on the Gulf of Poets, and its Naval Technical Museum, founded in 1923, keeps figureheads such as the Atalanta, recovered from the Atlantic. Book with Zonetransfers and your chauffeur stands at the luggage-hall doors in Malpensa and drives you to La Spezia at a fixed price from €479.
From Malpensa the car takes the A1 to Fidenza and the A15 Cisa motorway, which ends in La Spezia; cruise passengers finish at the Molo Garibaldi.
| Stage | Road |
|---|---|
| Leaving Malpensa | Towards Milan and the Tangenziale Ovest to the A1. |
| South on the A1 | Milan–Bologna motorway to the Fidenza junction. |
| Cisa motorway | A15 across the Apennines to its end in La Spezia. |
| Into the city | Towards the centre, the station or the port. |
Short breaks on the way are free; ask when booking.
A private transfer from Milan Malpensa to La Spezia costs from €479 per vehicle for up to four people, for a drive of about 230 km (2 h 30–2 h 45). With Zonetransfers the price is per vehicle, never per person, and is fixed when you book.
Cruise ships berth at the Molo Garibaldi, next to Viale Italia and close to the centre. With luggage, the easiest way in is by car right to the terminal.
We drive to any address in La Spezia. Four hotels worth knowing:
| Hotel | Type | Why stay | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH La Spezia | 4-star | 1959 building with 107 rooms, mostly sea-facing, opposite the boats to the Cinque Terre, with a rooftop bar. | Cruise passengers |
| Hotel Firenze e Continentale | 4-star | A few steps from the central station, minutes from the Cinque Terre villages. | Cinque Terre base |
| Le Ville Relais | Boutique | Above the fishing village of Cadimare on the western side of the gulf, with an infinity pool and views of the Gulf of Poets. | Couples |
| Hotel Ghironi | 4-star | Outside the centre, with a large free car park on site. | Arriving by car |
Regional trains from La Spezia Centrale reach the five villages in minutes and are covered by the Cinque Terre Treno Card.
Boats to the Cinque Terre and Portovenere leave from the seafront opposite the port.
The main street of the old town, home to the Amedeo Lia Museum.
Want the same driver for a day out from La Spezia? A private driver from Milan can wait at every stop.
Reserve early if you travel on these dates.
La Spezia is a growing cruise port and the base for many Cinque Terre stays. Flying into Malpensa, a direct car down the A1 and A15 takes you to the Molo Garibaldi or your hotel without changes in Milan or Genoa.
Plan to leave La Spezia 4 h 45 min ahead of flights within the Schengen area and 5 h 15 min for non-Schengen departures, which include passport control. Tell us whether you fly from Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 and the driver drops you at the right departures level.
Plans change? Cars and minivans can be cancelled at no cost until 48 hours ahead; group coaches until 96 hours. Terms of sale.
| Destination | Area | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinque Terre | Liguria, Tuscany and the Riviera | 2 h 50–3 h 10 | €479 |
| Forte dei Marmi | Liguria, Tuscany and the Riviera | 3 h–3 h 15 | €529 |
| Portofino | Liguria, Tuscany and the Riviera | 2 h 40–2 h 50 | €389 |
| Santa Margherita Ligure | Liguria, Tuscany and the Riviera | 2 h 30–2 h 40 | €379 |
| Ortisei | Dolomites and Trentino | 3 h 40–4 h | €629 |
| Pavia | Northern Italian cities | 65–75 min | €175 |
From €479 per vehicle for up to four passengers, with tolls, fuel, VAT and 60 minutes of waiting included.
At the Molo Garibaldi, by Viale Italia near the city centre. We drop you at the terminal; from Malpensa allow 2 h 30–2 h 45.
The one your flight arrives at: Terminal 1 for most airlines, Terminal 2 for easyJet. We check it from your flight number.
Yes, card or PayPal at the time of booking (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro). No cash on the day.
Yes. It is the southern gateway: hotels near the central station put you minutes from Riomaggiore and Manarola, and the boats leave from the seafront.
They are free. Tell us the children's ages and the right seats (groups I–III) are already in the car; baby carriers (group 0) on request by email or phone.
Type in your flight number and your La Spezia address and the booking form shows the closed fare instantly.
Route and local details verified October 2026.
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker