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Compare train and bus for Carrara to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carrara to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. 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 $17, while a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m 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 Carrara to Florence:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carrara to Florence costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $40 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 29m 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 Carrara to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carrara to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:40 AM3h30Carrara12:10 PMFlorence$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:40 AM3h30Carrara12:10 PMFlorence$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:50 AM1h45Carrara12:35 PMFlorence$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:52 AM3h09Carrara1:01 PMFlorence$171One-way0 transfers
- 9:40 AM3h30Carrara1:10 PMFlorence$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Carrara to Florence:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Carrara to Florence costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carrara and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carrara-Avenza and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Massa, Via Massa Avenza (CC Carrefour) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Regionale to go to Florence by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, CTT Nord Massa Carrara to go to Florence by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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