There are 4 ways to get from Florence to Carrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain Re
1h 56m€15–26Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Massabus 501
2h 16m€11–18Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Florence to Carrara125.9 km
1h 51m€13Drive 122.2 km
- Drive from Florence to Carraracar 122.2 km
1h 20m€20–28
Florence to Carrara by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Carrara is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Carrara is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at Canaletto via Carrefour and Massa Via Europa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Carrara-Avenza. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Florence and Carrara is 127 km. The road distance is 122.2 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Carrara without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €15 - €26.
The train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenza takes 1h 56m including transfers and departs hourly.
Florence to Carrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Florence to Carrara train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Florence to Carrara is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €15 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €19 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Carrara, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenza hourly. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Massa once daily. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
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 Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Massa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Florence to Carrara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Florence to Carrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Massa station.
Florence to Carrara train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Carrara-Avenza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Carrara is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Florence to Carrara.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Florence and Carrara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.