- 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
€4
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
69
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia to Carrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia to Carrara will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 69 trains that leave La Spezia for Carrara on Tue, Aug 11, 64 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 11 the direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Tue, Aug 11 the slowest trains will take 18 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 18415
Regionale 19373
Regionale 19349
Regionale 18391
Regionale 19361
Intercity 511
Intercity 511
Intercity 673
Intercity 685
Intercity 685Trains from La Spezia to Carrara run on average 38 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 12:43 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Carrara trains for today, Monday, August 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18391 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h23 | 5:06 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18391 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h23 | 5:06 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19335 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h25 | 5:36 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19335 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h25 | 5:36 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 501 | 5:44 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h20 | 6:04 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 501 | 5:44 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h20 | 6:04 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19339 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h22 | 6:22 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19339 | 6:00 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h22 | 6:22 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale 18425 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h40 | 6:46 AM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale 18425 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h40 | 6:46 AM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19341 | 6:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h27 | 6:55 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19341 | 6:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h27 | 6:55 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19343 | 6:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h28 | 7:24 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19343 | 6:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h28 | 7:24 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19347 | 7:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h30 | 7:41 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19347 | 7:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h30 | 7:41 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19349 | 7:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h26 | 8:06 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19349 | 7:40 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h26 | 8:06 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19351 | 8:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h25 | 8:46 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19351 | 8:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h25 | 8:46 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 9:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h19 | 9:47 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 651 | 9:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h19 | 9:47 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 9:29 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h26 | 9:55 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 12321 | 9:29 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h26 | 9:55 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19355 | 10:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h22 | 10:43 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19355 | 10:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 0h22 | 10:43 AM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19359 | 12:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h23 | 12:33 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19359 | 12:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h23 | 12:33 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18413 | 12:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h32 | 1:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18413 | 12:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h32 | 1:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19361 | 1:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h29 | 1:40 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19361 | 1:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h29 | 1:40 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ Regionale 18367 | 1:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h33 | 1:49 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18393 | 1:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h26 | 2:01 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18393 | 1:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h26 | 2:01 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 511 | 1:55 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h17 | 2:12 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 511 | 1:55 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h17 | 2:12 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19363 | 2:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h26 | 2:37 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19363 | 2:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h26 | 2:37 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18415 | 2:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h33 | 3:08 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18415 | 2:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h33 | 3:08 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18399 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h27 | 4:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18399 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h27 | 4:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19367 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h23 | 4:44 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19367 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h23 | 4:44 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18401 | 4:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h27 | 5:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18401 | 4:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h27 | 5:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19373 | 5:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h24 | 5:35 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19373 | 5:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h24 | 5:35 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669 | 5:24 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h23 | 5:47 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 669 | 5:24 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h23 | 5:47 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18403 | 5:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h27 | 6:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18403 | 5:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h27 | 6:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19375 | 6:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h28 | 6:39 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19375 | 6:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h28 | 6:39 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18423 | 6:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h27 | 7:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18423 | 6:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h27 | 7:07 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18407 | 7:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h25 | 7:41 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18407 | 7:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h25 | 7:41 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 7:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h18 | 7:41 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 673 | 7:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h18 | 7:41 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19379 | 8:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h25 | 8:36 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19379 | 8:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h25 | 8:36 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 19382 | 9:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h07 | 10:30 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 679+ Regionale 19382 | 9:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 1h07 | 10:30 PM Carrara-Avenza | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 685 | 10:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h18 | 10:41 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 685 | 10:23 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h18 | 10:41 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19385 | 10:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h22 | 10:58 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19385 | 10:36 PM La Spezia Centrale | 0h22 | 10:58 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 La Spezia 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 La Spezia to Carrara trains use the La Spezia Centrale to Carrara-Avenza station pair. Use this guide to compare La Spezia and Carrara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Spezia Centrale is 2 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Chef Express, Moka, Wake Up Cafe' Di Bottazzo Paolo
Free WiFi in the station with password displayed on ticket. ATMs are located inside the station.
Information desks are located inside the station near the information board.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located inside the main terminal.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Centrale: There are elevators from the parking garage and the road into the station as well as ramps for train access.
Nearby hotels include Affittacamere Casa Dane, La Siesta, Hotel Mary.
La Spezia Migliarina is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
La Spezia Migliarina has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Ticket office support is available at La Spezia Migliarina.
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Spezia Migliarina: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Migliarina: Elevators, ramps.
Ca' Di Boschetti is 1 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:
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
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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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