Viareggio to Lucca train

Trains from Viareggio to Lucca

There are multiple trains from Viareggio to Lucca that run each day. The 15.6-mile (25.1-km) route that takes passengers from the northwest coast to the inland city of Lucca can take anywhere from just over 15min to just under 1h 15min. With multiple services departing Viareggio each day starting some time before 6:00 a.m., travelers will have a wide variety of options from which to choose.

Viareggio to Lucca Train Time: Daily Departures?

At about 5:45 a.m., train services from Viareggio to Lucca will begin. There are between 33 and 39 routes that are schedule for the journey each day, which means passengers have over 250 options available each week. Frequency is greater during the weekdays, but weekends still offer several options. Service typically ends around 10:10 p.m. during the week and sometime between 9:00 p.m. and 9:40 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

How long is the journey by train from Viareggio to Lucca?

A little less than half of the trains from Viareggio to Lucca will include a transfer; however, those transfers can cause a dramatic increase in the duration of the journey. Many of the quicker options that are available can take roughly around 16min. The longer options, which do require passengers to transfer—either in a different city or at a different station within the arrival city—may take as long as about 1h 12min.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Viareggio to Lucca?

Departure Train station: All trains departing from Viareggio will leave from Viareggio Station. The station is about .8 miles (1.2 km) from the city center, so travelers can make the trip by foot in about 15min. Alternatively, a taxi ride will take about 3min and a ride on either the E1 or E26 bus will take about 4min. At the station there are restrooms, elevators, ticket counters and a café.

Arrival Train station: All trains from Viareggio to Lucca will arrive at either Lucca Station or at San Pietro A Vico. From Lucca Station to the city center it’s about .7 miles (1.1 km), which is about a 14min walk. By taxi, the route takes about 2min and via the E6, E7 or LAM ROSSA buses the trip can take about 10min. The 3.7-mile (5.9-km) journey from San Pietro A Vico to the city center takes about 8min via taxi, 30-35min via the 59, 61 or E11 buses, or 38min via the REG operated by Trenitalia. Lucca station has restrooms, ticket counters, a shop and a café. San Pietro A Vico has ticketing areas and restrooms.

Which train companies travel from Viareggio to Lucca?

Trenitalia is the only company that operates trains from Viareggio to Lucca. Because the route is relatively short, the trains that provide service are the regional lines. On these lines, passengers can expected the trains to stop at least once on close to half of the journeys, which means that the services can vary significantly in duration. However, there are both short and long routes available throughout the day, so passengers can take their pick in the morning, afternoon and even in the evening. Regardless of the service that is selected, the regional train lines will run the route, as opposed to the fast trains that typically operate along Trenitalia’s longer-haul journey’s in Italy.

Trenitalia trains from Viareggio to Lucca

Typically, during the week the first train bound for Lucca from Viareggio will depart around 5:45 a.m. each morning, with the final service departing around 10:10 p.m. in the evening. On the weekends, the initial departure time is the same, but service commences at either 9:10 p.m. or 9:36 p.m. During the hours that the services are operated, Trenitalia provides at least one option each hour, with several hours providing multiple route options. All in, there are over 250 services each week, with around 38 services available each weekday and about 35 each weekend day. Services can run as quickly as about 16min or as long as 1h 12min depending on transfers.

Train Viareggio to Lucca: Services on Board

Trenitalia’s regional lines have generous allowances for passengers. Their luggage policy lets passengers bring along whatever luggage can be stored safely and securely, and does not obstruct the passage or comfort of other customers. On most regional trains, passengers may travel with a folding bicycle, as long as its size does not exceed about 43 x 31.5 x 17.5 in (110 x 80 x 45 cm). On some regional trains marked with a special symbol, full-sized bikes can be accommodated for a small fee. The policy is similar for pets. Small pets can travel for free in containers no larger than about 27.5 x 12 x 19.5 in (70 x 30 x 50 cm); larger dogs are allowed passage with a ticket and the dogs must be kept on a leash and muzzled for the duration of the journey. Because the journey is so short, the train is unlikely to have wi-fi available and the seating options are limited to 2nd Class. For passengers who have reduced mobility, Sale Blu of RFI is the reference point for requests and questions; RFI supports Trenitalia with providing assistance services for customers who are elderly, require wheelchairs, are hearing or visually impaired or have another handicap that makes travel difficult. Travelers who would need to take advantage of these benefits are encouraged to reach out as far in advance of their journey as possible.

How to find cheap train tickets from Viareggio to Lucca?

On regional trains there are a handful of ways that passengers can locate tickets at a reduced price. Specifically, the trains that operate a direct service to Lucca Station and those that terminate at San Pietro A Vico after a quick transfer at Lucca Station tend to be cheaper; trains that require a transfer in Pisa S. Rossore are often longer and pricier. Additionally, Trenitalia provides a number of offers to families or individuals in other categories in the form of discounts or even free travel. With Trenitalia’s Family Child offer, for example, minors who are traveling with an adult who has purchased a full-priced ticket may either travel for a reduced price or even for free.