
1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 37 m
Trains on 05 Sept
8
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Viareggio is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Viareggio will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 8 trains from Genoa to Viareggio, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 41 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.










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 coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. 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 coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 121 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m 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 |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Genoa to Viareggio:
A coach is £0.41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Viareggio costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Viareggio take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 2h 10m 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.
Direct services run with Frecciabianca, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity Notte.
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 Genoa to Viareggio trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 651 | 7:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h20 | 10:07 Viareggio station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale 19361 | 9:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 4h18 | 14:05 Viareggio station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2119 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 19361 | 10:32 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h33 | 14:05 Viareggio station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 · Regionale 19363 | 11:15 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h49 | 15:04 Viareggio station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h41 | 13:46 Viareggio station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 511 | 12:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h11 | 14:35 Viareggio station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22841 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 12:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h09 | 15:33 Viareggio station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12381 · Regionale 19367 | 13:13 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h54 | 17:07 Viareggio station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 | 14:32 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h35 | 17:07 Viareggio station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 14:50 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h56 | 16:46 Viareggio station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 · Regionale 19375 | 15:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h54 | 19:05 Viareggio station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 669 | 15:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h26 | 18:13 Viareggio station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12411 · Regionale 18407 | 16:10 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h56 | 20:06 Viareggio station | 1 change | |
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 16:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h08 | 19:32 Viareggio station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 17:05 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h45 | 18:50 Viareggio station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 17:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h39 | 19:50 Viareggio station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 | 17:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h39 | 21:03 Viareggio station | 1 change | |
Regionale 12431 · Regionale 19385 | 18:11 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h14 | 23:25 Viareggio station | 1 change | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+ Regionale 83982 | 18:35 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h05 | 20:40 Viareggio station | 1 change | |
Intercity 679 | 19:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h11 | 21:58 Viareggio station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 3285 · Regionale 19385 | 20:24 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3h01 | 23:25 Viareggio station | 2 changes | |
Intercity 685 | 20:47 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h14 | 23:01 Viareggio station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3289 · Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391 | 22:52 Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h37 | 5:29 Viareggio station | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 799+ Regionale 12263 · Regionale 18391 | 23:53 Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h36 | 5:29 Viareggio station | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
![]() | 3:07 Genoa | 1h41 | 4:48 Viareggio | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Genoa to Viareggio run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Discover the best of Viareggio — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Viareggio trip today.
Museum dedicated to Viareggio’s Carnival, displaying floats, masks and designs that explain the city’s famous festive tradition.
Civic gallery and museum with paintings, sculptures and local cultural collections inside a Liberty-style seafront building.
Museum inside a historic tower presenting local history exhibitions and cultural displays linked to Viareggio and the surrounding area.
Viareggio’s famous seafront promenade, lined with Liberty architecture, beach clubs, shops and broad views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Lively pinewood park area ideal for walking, cycling and shade, popular with locals and visitors looking for a quieter green escape.
Canal-side area around the harbour with fishing boats, seafood market life and a more local atmosphere than the main promenade.
Seafood stew from the Viareggio coast, made with mixed fish and shellfish in tomato sauce. It is a classic expression of the town’s fishing heritage.
Short pasta traditionally served with fresh local clams, garlic, parsley and olive oil. A staple seaside dish closely tied to Tuscan coastal cooking.
Rice cooked with small local clams known as arselle. It is prized for its delicate briny flavour and long association with Versilia’s shoreline.
Established seafood restaurant on the seafront, known for fresh fish dishes and a classic Viareggio atmosphere.
Refined restaurant specialising in fish and shellfish, offering polished service and elegant seafront dining.
Well-known local spot for seafood and Tuscan specialities, with a relaxed dining room and dependable traditional cooking.
Moderate for an Italian seaside resort. Summer stays and beach clubs raise costs, but casual dining, coffee and local buses remain fairly manageable.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for very good service.
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Stazione di Viareggio -> Piazza Mazzini, Viareggio
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa to Viareggio by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Viareggio, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Genoa to Viareggio trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Viareggio station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Viareggio train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
Viareggio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Giorgio, Ristorante Santa Monica
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Viareggio. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Viareggio. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Viareggio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Viareggio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viareggio: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza e de Russie, Hotel President, Hotel Bella Riviera.
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