- Must visit
MudaC - Museo delle Arti Carrara
Carrara's main civic museum displays archaeology and sculpture, offering essential context on the city's marble heritage.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Carrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Carrara will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 33 trains that leave Florence for Carrara on Tue, Aug 04, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 101 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.
Regionale Veloce 4045 · Regionale 18387
Regionale 18377
Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371
Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 19388
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+
Intercity 666
Regionale Veloce 4029+
Intercity 674
Regionale Veloce 4045 · Regionale 18387
Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371
Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354Trains from Florence to Carrara run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $8 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Carrara trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 18371 | 1:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h49 | 2:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 19354 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h49 | 3:17 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18373 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h56 | 3:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 · Regionale 19358 | 2:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h52 | 4:20 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18377 | 2:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h56 | 4:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4039 · Regionale 18446 | 3:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h51 | 5:19 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18381 | 3:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h56 | 5:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4043 · Regionale 19368 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h54 | 6:22 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18387 | 4:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h56 | 6:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4045 · Regionale 18387 | 5:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h49 | 6:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18307 · Regionale 19374 | 5:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h51 | 7:19 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556+ Regionale 2296 | 5:44 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 1h51 | 7:35 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 19378 | 6:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h49 | 8:17 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18389 | 6:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h56 | 8:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4049 · Regionale 18389 | 7:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h49 | 8:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4051 · Regionale 19380 | 7:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h53 | 9:21 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18323 · Regionale 19382 | 8:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h02 | 10:30 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18333+ Intercity 522 | 9:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h01 | 11:29 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+ Intercity 522 | 9:54 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 1h35 | 11:29 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
Regionale 18253 · Regionale 2294 | 4:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h10 | 6:40 AM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18255 · Regionale 83794 | 5:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h11 | 7:46 AM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18355 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h19 | 8:27 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4011 · Regionale 19388 | 7:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h02 | 9:02 AM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4013+ Intercity 666 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h05 | 9:33 AM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588+ Intercity 666 | 7:54 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 1h39 | 9:33 AM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18361 | 9:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h56 | 11:49 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 · Regionale 19342 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h52 | 12:20 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18365 | 10:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h56 | 12:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4023 · Regionale 18365 | 11:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h49 | 12:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4027 · Regionale 19346 | 11:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h52 | 1:20 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18367 | 11:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h56 | 1:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4029+ Intercity 674 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h48 | 2:16 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 · Regionale 19348 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h57 | 2:25 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18371 | 12:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h56 | 2:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Carrara — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Carrara trip today.
Carrara's main civic museum displays archaeology and sculpture, offering essential context on the city's marble heritage.
Open-air exhibition route in the quarry basin where contemporary sculpture meets dramatic marble landscapes.
Museum inside the Academy that explores sculpture training, plaster casts, and Carrara's global artistic influence.
Elegant central square lined with marble palaces and cafes, ideal for understanding Carrara's civic and social life.
Historic hillside village above Carrara, known for quarry views, stone houses, and strong marble-working traditions.
Dramatic marble quarry basin with stark white mountains, viewpoints, and a powerful sense of Carrara's working landscape.
Lardo di Colonnata is cured pork fat aged in marble basins with herbs. It is the area's most famous specialty, tied to quarry workers and Colonnata village.
Testaroli are ancient pancake-like pasta sheets, cut and served with pesto or olive oil. A Lunigiana classic widely eaten around Carrara.
Panigacci are thin unleavened bread discs baked in terracotta dishes, usually served with cheeses, cured meats, or pesto. Traditional in nearby Lunigiana.
Historic Colonnata trattoria known for Lardo di Colonnata and traditional quarry-town dishes in a simple, authentic setting.
Well-known local restaurant serving Tuscan and seafood dishes with polished service and a classic atmosphere near central Carrara.
Traditional venue in Colonnata focused on lardo, homemade pasta, and hearty local fare with a rustic mountain-village feel.
Moderate for Italy: dining is reasonable, local transit is cheap, and stays often cost less than major tourist cities, but summer beach-season rates rise.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Carrara-Avenza -> Piazza Alberica, Carrara
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Carrara 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to Carrara trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Carrara-Avenza station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Carrara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
Carrara-Avenza is 1 km from Carrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Carrara-Avenza has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria La Capinera, Osteria del Mare
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Carrara-Avenza. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Carrara-Avenza. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Carrara-Avenza: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Carrara-Avenza: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Carrara-Avenza: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Carrara, Hotel Michelangelo, Hotel Dora.
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