What is the cheapest way to get from Como to Carrara?

The cheapest way to get from Como to Carrara is to train which costs €20 - €26 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Como to Carrara?

The fastest way to get from Como to Carrara is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Carrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Carrara Poste via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Colombo/Rinchiosa Dir.Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Como and Carrara?

No, there is no direct train from Como to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Carrara-Avenza via Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Como to Carrara?

The distance between Como and Carrara is 478 km. The road distance is 280.3 km.

How do I travel from Como to Carrara without a car?

The best way to get from Como to Carrara without a car is to train via Florence which takes 6h 8m and costs €60 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Como to Carrara?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Como to Carrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Carrara bus from?

Como to Carrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.

Where do I catch the Como to Carrara train from?

Como to Carrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.

Train or bus from Como to Carrara?

The best way to get from Como to Carrara is to train via Florence which takes 6h 8m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Como to Carrara bus arrive?

Como to Carrara bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Como to Carrara train arrive?

Como to Carrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Como to Carrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Carrara is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Como to Carrara.

How do I get a train ticket from Como to Carrara?

Book your Como to Carrara train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Carrara?

There are 4260+ hotels available in Carrara.

Como to Carrara - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Como to Carrara by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Florence
best
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Carrara-Avenzatrain Re
6h 8m
€61–139
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to La Spezia Centraletrain Re 13
8h 31m
€21–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus FlixBus 1524 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadtbus
6h 9m
€24–40
Drive 280.3 km
1. Drive from Como to Carraracar 280.3 km
3h 1m
€44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
2. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Carrara-Avenzatrain Re
6h 35m
€39–64

Como to Carrara by train

63Weekly Trains

6h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 478.1 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Carrara, Italy?

You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Carrara-Avenza via Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N. in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Carrara Poste via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Marina di Carrara - Piazza Ingolstadt, and Colombo/Rinchiosa Dir.Est in around 6h 9m.

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