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Compare train and bus for Milan to Carrara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Carrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Milan to Carrara:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Carrara costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
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How to get from Milan to Carrara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Carrara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM7h35Milan5:05 PMCarrara$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:30 AM7h35Milan5:05 PMCarrara$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:20 AM5h25Milan11:45 AMCarrara$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:30 AM7h35Milan4:05 PMCarrara$331One-way0 transfers
- 5:20 AM5h25Milan10:45 AMCarrara$421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Carrara:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Carrara costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Carrara as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Carrara-Avenza.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Massa, Via Massa Avenza (CC Carrefour).
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca to go to Carrara by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Autostradale to go to Carrara by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Intercity, Regionale.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Autostradale.
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