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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m 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 |
 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 Rome to Carrara, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Carrara:
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Carrara costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
The journey is about 5m faster (4h 0m by train vs 4h 5m by car) and roughly $49 (€41) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($52 (€44) vs $101 (€85)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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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 PM 5h00 Rome 5:05 PM Carrara $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:05 PM 5h00 Rome 5:05 PM Carrara $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:05 PM 5h00 Rome 5:05 PM Carrara $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:50 AM 6h20 Rome 6:10 PM Carrara $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:48 PM 8h32 Rome 5:20 AM Carrara $74 1 One-way 0 transfers7:48 PM 8h32 Rome 4:20 AM Carrara $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Carrara:
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Carrara costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Carrara take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 45 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Carrara by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Carrara by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
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