With a population of 53,024, Carpi is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carpi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Carpi doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 43 km from Carpi. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Carpi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Carpi, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Carpi to Florence takes 1h 13m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about £12 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Carpi is called Carpi, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Carpi is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 153 km from Carpi. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carpi, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Florence, the bus ride to Carpi takes 89 km and will cost you around £24. From Parma, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 137 km.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Carpi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.59 and £26.11. The most frequently booked car type in Carpi is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.