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Welcome to the city of Carnival.
Of the splendid Tuscany, Viareggio represents one of the world reference points, thanks to the Carnival. All over the world, its celebrations, the majestic floats and the art of papier-mâché are a real point of reference. Not only during the event itself.
A real citadel with an adjoining museum, it is in operation all year round, to showcase this historic tradition.
But, beyond the Carnival, there is much more.
Viareggio, in fact, is the pearl of Versilia with a wonderful, and very long, walkway to the sea and its particularly lively dock; both day and night. Interesting buildings such as Villa Puccini and the Civic Museums of Villa Paolina.
Elegant and refined town, it is also the starting point for nearby Lucca and the renowned Pisa. A place that is worth discovering throughout the year.
HOW TO GET TO VIAREGGIO
PLANE
The nearby airport of Pisa San Giusto and, alternatively, Florence , are the ideal base for arriving in Viareggio. Pisa airport, of course, is the recommended airport for landing, about 30 km from the city. The airport is connected, with direct flights, to numerous European destinations.
From here, you can reach your destination by taxi, bus, or by renting a car.
The bus station is located outside, not far from the Passenger terminal. CTT – Vaibus, a Tuscan company, offers daily connections in about an hour, with the central station railway . The bus runs every day from around 06:00 to 20:00. On holidays, however, the first ride is around 08:00.
The cost of the ticket is around €4.50. Buy it directly at the airport, because on board the price is €7.00 per person!
TRAIN
The Tuscan city is an important railway hub from Genoa and Lucca, as well as the terminus for connections with Florence. At the central railway station, moreover, long-distance trains pass along the Tirrenica; the service is guaranteed by Trenitalia .
By Intercity, from Naples without making changes, it takes just under six hours to reach your destination, passing through Rome.
The central railway station is located in the center, in Piazza Dante Alighieri. Outside, you will find the parking of numerous CTT urban and extra-urban lines.
CAR
The car is an excellent solution to reach Versilia, well connected to the Italian road and motorway network.
The SS1, which leaves from Rome to continue beyond the border with France, is one of the most important state roads in Italy, connected to the European road E80. Its route follows the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ligurian Sea, passing through important towns, including Viareggio. From the Italian capital, it takes about 4 hours to reach the city.
From Milan, to the north, the distance is about 280 kilometers, passing through Genoa, almost halfway.
Beyond the border, Marseille is approximately 550 kilometers away. From the French city, you cross the main towns of the Côte d’Azur, including Nice and Menton, not far from the border.