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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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a bus costs an average of $39.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Carrara:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Carrara costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Bologna to Carrara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Carrara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:15 AM5h50Bologna5:05 PMCarrara$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:15 AM5h50Bologna5:05 PMCarrara$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:15 AM5h50Bologna5:05 PMCarrara$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:15 AM5h50Bologna4:05 PMCarrara$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Carrara:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Carrara costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 127 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Carrara by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Carrara by bus.
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