The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Carrara-Avenza on Fri, Jun 26, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest trains will take 5 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:05 PM4h44Bologna Centrale7:49 PMCarrara-Avenza$211One-way0 transfers
12:05 PM3h49Bologna Centrale3:54 PMCarrara-Avenza$211One-way0 transfers
5:05 PM3h20Bologna Centrale8:25 PMCarrara-Avenza$221One-way0 transfers
5:35 AM5h26Bologna Centrale11:01 AMCarrara-Avenza$221One-way0 transfers
1:05 PM3h29Bologna Centrale4:34 PMCarrara-Avenza$221One-way0 transfers
5:05 PM3h20Bologna Centrale8:25 PMCarrara-Avenza$221One-way0 transfers
1:05 PM3h29Bologna Centrale4:34 PMCarrara-Avenza$221One-way0 transfers
12:05 PM3h49Bologna Centrale3:54 PMCarrara-Avenza$211One-way0 transfers
3:05 PM4h44Bologna Centrale7:49 PMCarrara-Avenza$211One-way0 transfers
5:35 AM5h26Bologna Centrale11:01 AMCarrara-Avenza$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza:
A train is $0.89 (€0.74) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Carrara-Avenza take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 18m 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.
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17803 · Regionale 18502+ Intercity 666 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h28 | 9:33 AM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9505+ Regionale Veloce 4013+ Intercity 666 | 6:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h06 | 9:33 AM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale 2293 | 6:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 10:51 AM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale Veloce 3261 · Treno 12321 effettuato con bus FI451 | 6:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h07 | 10:40 AM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18508 · Regionale 18361 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 11:49 AM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale 18367 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h55 | 1:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583+ Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale 18444 | 8:54 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h45 | 12:39 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489 · Regionale 18367 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h39 | 1:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519+ Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale 18444 | 9:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h12 | 12:39 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9583+ Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 19346 | 10:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h53 | 1:20 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TTPER 19241 · Regionale 18393 | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h28 | 2:01 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ Regionale 18367 | 11:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 1:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 11:27 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h49 | 2:16 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 19243 · Regionale 18415 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h35 | 3:08 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale 18371 | 12:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 2:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h50 | 3:17 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale 19245 · Regionale 18399 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h34 | 4:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 18373 | 1:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 3:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18518 · Regionale 19360 | 1:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h31 | 4:36 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 18381 | 1:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h25 | 5:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19358 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h53 | 4:20 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 19247 · Regionale 18401 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h34 | 5:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale 18377 | 2:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 4:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18520 · Regionale 18381 | 2:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 5:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale Veloce 4039 · Regionale 18446 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h52 | 5:19 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale 19249 · Regionale 18403 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h34 | 6:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 18381 | 3:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 5:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18522 · Regionale 19368 | 3:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h17 | 6:22 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9543+ Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19368 | 3:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 6:22 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 19251 · Regionale 18423 | 3:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h34 | 7:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale 18387 | 4:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 6:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18524 · Regionale 2296 | 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h30 | 7:35 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9321+ Regionale Veloce 4045 · Regionale 18387 | 4:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 6:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 18307 · Regionale 19374 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h58 | 7:19 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 19253 · Regionale 19379 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h03 | 8:36 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18528 · Regionale 18389 | 5:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h44 | 8:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19378 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h52 | 8:17 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18389 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h24 | 8:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale 2295 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h45 | 9:18 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale 18389 | 6:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 8:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18530 · Regionale 19380 | 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h16 | 9:21 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ Regionale Veloce 4049 · Regionale 18389 | 6:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 8:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19380 | 6:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h54 | 9:21 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18532 · Regionale 19382 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h25 | 10:30 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9559+ Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 | 7:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h03 | 10:30 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ Regionale 18333+ Intercity 822 | 8:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h58 | 11:25 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€18) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:28, the last at 17:33. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€18) |
Trains per day 44 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 3:28 AM |
Last train 5:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Carrara-Avenza from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carrara-Avenza, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West)
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Capinera
- Osteria del Mare
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.50
- Hotel Carrara
- Hotel Michelangelo
- Hotel Dora
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible via underpass.
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
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