The average train between Carrara and Bologna takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Carrara to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Carrara and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrara is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Bologna at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carrara to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Carrara station and arriving at Bologna station via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Carrara to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Carrara-Avenza station.
Carrara to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
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The distance between Carrara and Bologna is 109 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Carrara-Avenza to Bologna Centrale via Firenze S.M.N. in around 2h 51m.