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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Carrara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Carrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Bologna to Carrara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Carrara:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Carrara costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 44 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Carrara as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Carrara-Avenza.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Massa, Via Massa Avenza (CC Carrefour).
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Carrara by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Carrara by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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