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Compare train and bus for Viareggio to Santa Margherita Ligure
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Viareggio to Santa Margherita Ligure among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4. The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 21m 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 Viareggio to Santa Margherita Ligure
How to get from Viareggio to Santa Margherita Ligure by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Viareggio to Santa Margherita Ligure is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:15 AM2h20Viareggio, Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio Nord8:35 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:15 AM2h20Viareggio, Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio Nord8:35 AMGenoa, Piazza della Vittoria$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 8620+
Regionale Veloce 32785:12 PM1h33Viareggio station6:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$311One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 19362 · TRENO DEL MARE TRENORD 30064:55 PM2h15Viareggio station7:10 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$161One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18365 · Regionale Veloce 327012:23 PM2h22Viareggio station2:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$161One-way1 transfer
Regionale 18371 · Regionale Veloce 32742:23 PM2h22Viareggio station4:45 PMSanta Margherita Ligure-Portofino$161One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Viareggio to Santa Margherita Ligure
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- Around 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Viareggio and Santa Margherita Ligure as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Viareggio station and arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Santa Margherita Ligure by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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