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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Carrara, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Carrara:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Carrara costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 2h 48m 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 Milan to Carrara
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.
6:20 AM 5h25 Milan 11:45 AM Carrara $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:20 AM 5h25 Milan 11:45 AM Carrara $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:20 AM 5h25 Milan 11:45 AM Carrara $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:30 AM 7h35 Milan 5:05 PM Carrara $22 1 One-way 0 transfers5:20 AM 5h25 Milan 10:45 AM Carrara $40 1 One-way 0 transfers8:30 AM 7h35 Milan 4:05 PM Carrara $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Carrara:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Carrara costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 FlixBus, Itabus to go to Carrara by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca to go to Carrara by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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