- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Viareggio to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Viareggio to Florence will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 41 trains that leave Viareggio for Florence on Sun, May 31, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale 18399
Regionale 18505
Regionale 19345 · Regionale Veloce 18276
Regionale 19379 · Regionale 18324
Regionale 18403
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046
Regionale 19345 · Regionale Veloce 18276
Intercity 669+
Regionale Veloce 4052
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18260Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Viareggio to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Viareggio to Florence:
A train is $0.05 (€0.04) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Viareggio to Florence costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Viareggio to Florence trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18529 | 6:10 PM Viareggio station | 1h42 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18403 | 6:33 PM Viareggio station | 1h35 | 8:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18403 · Regionale Veloce 4056 | 6:33 PM Viareggio station | 1h28 | 8:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19375 · Regionale Veloce 4058 | 7:05 PM Viareggio station | 1h28 | 8:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18531 | 7:12 PM Viareggio station | 1h40 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18423 | 7:33 PM Viareggio station | 1h35 | 9:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673+ Regionale Veloce 4060 | 8:03 PM Viareggio station | 1h36 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18407 | 8:07 PM Viareggio station | 1h50 | 9:57 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18535 | 8:10 PM Viareggio station | 1h42 | 9:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19381 · Regionale Veloce 4062 | 9:04 PM Viareggio station | 1h28 | 10:32 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18537 | 9:10 PM Viareggio station | 1h42 | 10:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 2295 · Regionale 18330 | 9:46 PM Viareggio station | 1h56 | 11:42 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18539 | 10:10 PM Viareggio station | 1h40 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18260 | 6:03 AM Viareggio station | 1h25 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503 | 6:28 AM Viareggio station | 1h39 | 8:07 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ Regionale Veloce 4012 | 6:50 AM Viareggio station | 1h48 | 8:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18505 | 7:10 AM Viareggio station | 1h42 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19345 · Regionale Veloce 18276 | 8:10 AM Viareggio station | 1h23 | 9:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18507 | 8:10 AM Viareggio station | 1h42 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018 | 8:48 AM Viareggio station | 1h13 | 10:01 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18509 | 9:10 AM Viareggio station | 1h34 | 10:44 AM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18509 | 9:10 AM Viareggio station | 1h47 | 10:57 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18513 | 10:10 AM Viareggio station | 1h34 | 11:44 AM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18513 | 10:10 AM Viareggio station | 1h47 | 11:57 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18411 · Regionale 18222 | 10:30 AM Viareggio station | 3h13 | 1:43 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10501 · Regionale 4032 · Regionale 18222 | 11:41 AM Viareggio station | 2h02 | 1:43 PM Florence Rifredi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18515 | 12:07 PM Viareggio station | 1h45 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18517 | 1:10 PM Viareggio station | 1h42 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18413 | 1:33 PM Viareggio station | 1h35 | 3:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19361 · Regionale Veloce 4038 | 2:06 PM Viareggio station | 1h27 | 3:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18519 | 2:10 PM Viareggio station | 1h42 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18395 | 2:28 PM Viareggio station | 1h40 | 4:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18523 | 3:10 PM Viareggio station | 1h42 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18415 | 3:34 PM Viareggio station | 1h34 | 5:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18525 | 4:10 PM Viareggio station | 1h42 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18399 | 4:33 PM Viareggio station | 1h35 | 6:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18399 · Regionale Veloce 4046 | 4:33 PM Viareggio station | 1h28 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046 | 4:48 PM Viareggio station | 1h13 | 6:01 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4050 | 5:08 PM Viareggio station | 1h25 | 6:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18527 | 5:10 PM Viareggio station | 1h42 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18401 | 5:33 PM Viareggio station | 1h35 | 7:08 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Viareggio to Florence run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this compact but world-famous museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Timed entry is commonly advisable.
Outstanding museum for original sculptures and treasures from Florence Cathedral, including works by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Michelangelo. A superb companion to the Duomo complex.
The monumental heart of Florence, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
Historic civic square lined with statues and anchored by Palazzo Vecchio. A lively open-air showcase of Florence’s political and artistic heritage.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for sweeping panoramas over Florence. A social-media favorite and classic photo stop.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Charcoal-Grilled Rare. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cooking.
A Hearty Tuscan Soup Of Bread, Cannellini Beans, Kale, And Vegetables, Traditionally Reboiled The Next Day For Deeper Flavor.
A Rustic Tomato And Bread Soup With Garlic, Olive Oil, And Basil. It Is A Beloved Florentine Comfort Dish.
A Refined Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Creative Tuscan Cuisine In An Elegant Contemporary Setting.
An Old-Style Florentine Institution Known For Its Butter Chicken, Artichoke Omelette, And Traditional Tuscan Atmosphere.
Historic, Bustling Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Florentine Classics Such As Bistecca Alla Fiorentina And Ribollita.
Moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and local transport stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change is fine in cafes; round up taxi fares.
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