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MudaC - Museo delle Arti Carrara
Carrara's main civic museum displays archaeology and sculpture, offering essential context on the city's marble heritage.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Carrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Carrara will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 7 trains from Genoa to Carrara, including 7 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.

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Trains from Genoa to Carrara run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 12:43 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Genoa to Carrara.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Carrara trains for today, Thursday, October 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 679+ Regionale 94487 | 7:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h02 | 9:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 3285 · Regionale 19385 | 8:24 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2h34 | 10:58 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 685 | 8:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 1h54 | 10:41 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 30 | |||||
![]() | 6:11 AM Genoa | 3h29 | 9:40 AM Carrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:19 AM Genoa | 2h49 | 1:08 PM Carrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:29 PM Genoa | 3h12 | 6:41 PM Carrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:11 PM Genoa | 4h43 | 8:54 PM Carrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:11 PM Genoa | 4h43 | 9:54 PM Carrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa 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 Genoa to Carrara trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Carrara-Avenza station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa and Carrara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
Genova Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
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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