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Compare train and bus for Florence to Viareggio
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Viareggio among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Viareggio:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Viareggio costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Viareggio take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 14m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Viareggio
How to get from Florence to Viareggio by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Viareggio is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 193367:00 AM1h20Florence Santa Maria Novella8:20 AMViareggio station$141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 193367:00 AM1h20Florence Santa Maria Novella8:20 AMViareggio station$141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
Intercity 6667:54 AM1h18Florence Campo di Marte9:12 AMViareggio station$371One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4049 · Regionale 183897:00 PM1h22Florence Santa Maria Novella8:22 PMViareggio station$141One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 183711:00 PM1h22Florence Santa Maria Novella2:22 PMViareggio station$141One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4045 · Regionale 183875:00 PM1h22Florence Santa Maria Novella6:22 PMViareggio station$141One-way1 transfer
Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653 · Regionale 193861:10 AM4h34Le Piagge5:44 AMViareggio station$141One-way1 transfer
2145:50 PM1h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Viareggio:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Viareggio costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Viareggio take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 39 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Viareggio as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Viareggio station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali to go to Viareggio by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity to go to Viareggio by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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