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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Viareggio among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 £21, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 111 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m 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 Bologna to Viareggio:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Viareggio costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Viareggio take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 2h 7m 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.
How to get to Viareggio from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bologna to Viareggio is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Viareggio are Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Livorno and La Spezia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Viareggio on Omio.
Pisa is known worldwide for the Leaning Tower, but it is also a compact university city with medieval streets and graceful squares. Along the Arno, historic buildings and student life give it an easy, thoughtful atmosphere.
Lucca is known for its complete Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches and handsome historic squares. Its compact old centre feels calm and distinctly Tuscan, with medieval streets and a strong local character.
Florence is known for Renaissance art and architecture, with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shaping its skyline. Despite its fame, it feels compact and lived-in, with busy piazzas, artisan workshops and a strong Tuscan food culture.
Livorno is a Tuscan port city known for its canals, seafood and seafront promenade. Its Medici roots and trading past give it a practical, multicultural feel distinct from inland Tuscany.
La Spezia is a Ligurian port city known as the main gateway to the Cinque Terre. It blends naval history, a busy waterfront and a straightforward modern centre between the hills and the Gulf of La Spezia.
Travel to Viareggio easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Viareggio.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Viareggio:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Viareggio costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Viareggio take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 1m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Viareggio as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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