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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Viareggio
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Viareggio among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. 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 bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Genoa to Viareggio:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Viareggio costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Viareggio take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $46 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 2h 29m versus 1h 46m 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 Genoa to Viareggio
How to get from Genoa to Viareggio by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Viareggio is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:45 AM2h35Genoa4:20 AMViareggio$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:45 AM2h35Genoa4:20 AMViareggio$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:20 PM2h30Genoa10:50 PMViareggio$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:20 PM2h30Genoa9:50 PMViareggio$141One-way0 transfers
12:45 AM2h35Genoa3:20 AMViareggio$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Viareggio:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Viareggio costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Viareggio take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Viareggio as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Viareggio station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Viareggio, Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio Nord.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Viareggio by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Viareggio by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte.
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