How to travel from Alba to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Alba and L'Aquila is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Alba to L'Aquila by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out L'AquilaAlba if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Pescara (PSR) then take the train to L'aquila.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS and then to L'Aquila.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Roma Tiburtina then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance700km (435 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alba and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Alba to L'Aquila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Alba and L'Aquila is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Alba and L'Aquila by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alba to L'Aquila is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Alba and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alba and L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Carmagnola and then to Savigliano then fly from Cuneo (CUF) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alba and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alba to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus and TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto run regular bus services between Alba and L'Aquila. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alba to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to L'Aquila is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from L'Aquila. Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alba and L'Aquila. The distance is around 700km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alba to L'Aquila is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alba and L'Aquila

Transport options from Alba to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 55m
€115($115)
once a week828km (514 miles)
Train to Carmagnola, plane and bus4h 60m
€87($87)
6 times a week710km (441 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
€135($135)
every 4 hours758km (471 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane and bus6h 15m
€125($125)
every 4 hours694km (431 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 25m
€58($58)
6 times a week785km (488 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni11h 35m
€31($31)
twice a week787km (489 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 10m
€60($60)
every 4 hours881km (547 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€125($125)
on demand700km (435 miles)

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Airports near L'Aquila

The following major airports near L'Aquila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from L'Aquila
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from L'Aquila
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from L'Aquila