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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 train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. 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 $18, while a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m 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 train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Carrara costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 26m 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.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 193541:28 PM1h49Florence Santa Maria Novella3:17 PMCarrara-Avenza$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Regionale Veloce 4033 · Regionale 193541:28 PM1h49Florence Santa Maria Novella3:17 PMCarrara-Avenza$171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 8596+
Intercity 5229:54 PM1h37Florence Campo di Marte11:31 PMCarrara-Avenza$361One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 4049 · Regionale 183897:00 PM1h49Florence Santa Maria Novella8:49 PMCarrara-Avenza$171One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 4031 · Regionale 183711:00 PM1h49Florence Santa Maria Novella2:49 PMCarrara-Avenza$171One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 4045 · Regionale 183875:00 PM1h49Florence Santa Maria Novella6:49 PMCarrara-Avenza$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Carrara:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Carrara costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 FlixBus, Itabus to go to Carrara by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciargento to go to Carrara by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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