Viareggio travel guide

Viareggio Tourism | Viareggio Guide

You're Going to Love Viareggio

With a population of 49,099, Viareggio is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Viareggio has to offer.

When to visit Viareggio

Viareggio in November
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Viareggio in November
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Viareggio

Plane

Although Viareggio doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 15 miles from Viareggio. The shortest flight to Viareggio from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Viareggio, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Viareggio to Florence takes 0h 46m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £20 for a 2h 09m trip. The train station in Viareggio is called Viareggio, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Viareggio is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 121 miles from Viareggio. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Viareggio, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Flibco. From Florence, the bus ride to Viareggio takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Viareggio doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 15 miles from Viareggio. The shortest flight to Viareggio from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Viareggio, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Viareggio to Florence takes 0h 46m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £20 for a 2h 09m trip. The train station in Viareggio is called Viareggio, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Viareggio is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 121 miles from Viareggio. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Viareggio, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Flibco. From Florence, the bus ride to Viareggio takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airlines serving Viareggio

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,730 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
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Where to stay in Viareggio

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte to great affordable options like the Hotel Tirrenia, Viareggio offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £321 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Viareggio

Most booked hotels in Viareggio

Hotel Central Park
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£97+
L'Alba Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£53+
Hotel Butterfly - We Suite
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£119+
Hotel President
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£120+
Sina Astor
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£120+

Hiring a car in Viareggio

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Viareggio (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.79 and £26.38. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Viareggio, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Viareggio (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.79 and £26.38. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Viareggio, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.