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Compare train and bus for Rome to Carrara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Carrara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Carrara:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Carrara costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
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How to get from Rome to Carrara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Carrara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:05 PM5h00Rome5:05 PMCarrara$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:05 PM5h00Rome5:05 PMCarrara$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:05 PM5h00Rome5:05 PMCarrara$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
12:50 PM6h20Rome7:10 PMCarrara$221One-way0 transfers
11:50 AM6h20Rome6:10 PMCarrara$231One-way0 transfers
11:05 AM5h00Rome4:05 PMCarrara$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Carrara:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Carrara costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Carrara as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Carrara-Avenza.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Massa, Via Massa Avenza (CC Carrefour).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Carrara by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Carrara by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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