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Compare train and bus for Florence to Carrara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Carrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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€14 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Florence to Carrara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Carrara is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 18361Cheapest
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TUSCANY LINE 4021 · Regionale 18444
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Carrara:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Carrara costing on average $14 (€12).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Carrara as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Carrara-Avenza.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Massa, Via Massa Avenza (CC Carrefour).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Carrara by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento to go to Carrara by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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