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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 Milan to Carrara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Carrara will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Mon, Nov 09, we found 6 trains from Milan to Carrara, including 6 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 09 the direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 36 m .
On Mon, Nov 09 the slowest trains will take 4 h 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.

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Trains from Milan to Carrara run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 12:43 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan to Carrara.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Carrara trains for today, Sunday, November 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 685 | 7:05 PM Milan Centrale | 3h36 | 10:41 PM Carrara-Avenza | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ Regionale 18335+ Intercity 522 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 4h19 | 11:29 PM Carrara-Avenza | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, November 9 | |||||
![]() | 5:50 AM Milan | 4h01 | 9:51 AM Carrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Milan | 5h30 | 5:35 PM Carrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:41 PM Milan | 3h43 | 7:24 PM Carrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Milan | 4h18 | 8:18 PM Carrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:41 PM Milan | 3h43 | 8:24 PM Carrara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Milan | 3h36 | 8:41 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 Milan 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 Milan to Carrara trains use the Milano Centrale to Carrara-Avenza station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Carrara train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale 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: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
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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