Viareggio is a town located on the Tuscan coast, between Massa and Livorno. Well-connected by highways, buses, and trains, it is easily accessible from every part of Italy and even from abroad.
Viareggio can be reached via the Firenze Pisa Livorno A12/E80 highway or the SS1 Via Aurelia.
Additionally, in the city, there are several centrally located paid parking lots, such as:
- Parking in Via Fratti
- Parking Via Nino Bixio
- Parking Stazione Vecchia
- Parking Via Petrarca – Stadio dei Pini
- Municipal pool parking
- Parking Largo Risorgimento
- Via Buonarroti
- Parking in Via Marco Polo
- Terrazza della Repubblica
In the streets surrounding the city center and the seafront, there are other blue or white striped parking spaces. However, it is essential to keep in mind that traffic is modified during the Carnival, and the available parking spaces are reduced. It is advisable, if possible, to use public transportation or arrive early.
By train
Viareggio railway station offers various Trenitalia lines, including regional, Intercity, and Frecciabianca trains.
The railway station is located in Piazza Dante, very centrally and conveniently placed for all attractions, particularly the Parades, which take place along the Passeggiata a Mare. To reach the entrance to the Parades on Piazza Mazzini, simply walk along Via Mazzini towards the sea. The distance is a 10-minute walk.
By bus
Adjacent cities are connected to Viareggio by public bus lines, which can be checked on the Autolinee Toscane website. Additionally, several private companies organize buses from major cities in Italy to Tuscany, and during the Carnival, additional trips to Viareggio are often added.
By plane
The nearest airport is in Pisa, a city excellently connected to Viareggio by buses and trains.