There are 5 ways to get from Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ) by train, bus, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 40m
Cheapest option
Train via Prato • 3h 22m
3 alternative options
Bus • 3h 38m
Drive • 1h 46m
Towncar • 1h 46m
Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is to train via Prato which costs €19 - €45 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ). However, there are services departing from Viareggio and arriving at Bologna Airport via Firenze S.M.N. and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Viareggio and Bologna Airport (BLQ) is 195 km. The road distance is 179.6 km.
The best way to get from Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ) without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €22 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ), including transfers.
Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ) train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Viareggio station.
The best way to get from Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €22 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 3h 38m.
Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ) train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ) is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ).
- Distance: 195.2 km
- Duration: 2h 40m
What companies run services between Viareggio, Italy and Bologna Airport (BLQ), Italy?
You can take a train from Viareggio to Bologna Airport (BLQ) via Firenze S.M.N. and Bologna Centrale in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Viareggio to Bologna Centrale 5 times a week. Tickets cost €18 - €26 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Viareggio to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €13 - €15
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Viareggio to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €11 - €13
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €11 - €12
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €29 - €40
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Viareggio to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Viareggio to Bologna Airport
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