There are 3 ways to get from Bologna to Carrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain Re
3h 19m€25–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N544 / ...
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Massabus 501
4h 27m€16–34Drive 201.5 km
- Drive from Bologna to Carraracar 201.5 km
2h 10m€32–46
Bologna to Carrara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Carrara is to bus which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Carrara is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Canaletto via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Carrefour and Massa Via Europa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Carrara-Avenza via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Bologna and Carrara is 218 km. The road distance is 201.5 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Carrara without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €24 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Bologna to Carrara, including transfers.
Bologna to Carrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Carrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Carrara is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €24 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Carrara, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Carrara-Avenza via Firenze S.M.N. in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Canaletto via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Massa, Carrefour, and Massa Via Europa in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Massa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Carrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Bologna to Carrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Carrara is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Bologna to Carrara.
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