There are 3 ways to get from Ferrara 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 Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain Re
3h 53m€32–53Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferrara to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N544
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Massabus 501
5h 20m€23–35Drive 247 km
- Drive from Ferrara to Carraracar 247 km
2h 32m€40–58
Ferrara to Carrara by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Carrara is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Carrara is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Canaletto via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Carrefour and Massa Via Europa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ferrara to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Ferrara and arriving at Carrara-Avenza via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Ferrara and Carrara is 265 km. The road distance is 247 km.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Carrara without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ferrara to Carrara, including transfers.
Ferrara to Carrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ferrara station.
Ferrara to Carrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ferrara station.
The best way to get from Ferrara to Carrara is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Ferrara, Italy and Carrara, Italy?
You can take a train from Ferrara to Carrara-Avenza via Firenze S.M.N. in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrara to Canaletto via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Massa, Carrefour, and Massa Via Europa in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ferrara to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Massa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ferrara to Carrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Ferrara to Carrara train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ferrara to Carrara is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Ferrara to Carrara.
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