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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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m 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 Florence to Carrara:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Carrara costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Carrara
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:45 PM1h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:05 PMMassa, Via Massa Avenza (CC Carrefour)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:45 PM1h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:05 PMMassa, Via Massa Avenza (CC Carrefour)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus4:45 PM1h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:05 PMMassa, Via Massa Avenza (CC Carrefour)$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 193541:28 PM1h49Florence Santa Maria Novella3:17 PMCarrara-Avenza$171One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 4049 · Regionale 183897:00 PM1h49Florence Santa Maria Novella8:49 PMCarrara-Avenza$171One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 4047 · Regionale 193786:28 PM1h49Florence Santa Maria Novella8:17 PMCarrara-Avenza$171One-way1 transfer
- Treno 18251 effettuato con bus FI653 · Regionale 193861:10 AM5h01Le Piagge6:11 AMCarrara-Avenza$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Carrara:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Carrara costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
- 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 Regionale, Frecciargento to go to Carrara by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Carrara by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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