How to travel from Amalfi to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Amalfi and L'Aquila is around 285km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Amalfi to L'Aquila by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno and then to L'Aquila.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Sorrento then take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance285km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amalfi and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Amalfi to L'Aquila by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Amalfi and L'Aquila is around 285km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Amalfi and L'Aquila by ferry, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amalfi to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Amalfi and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Amalfi and L'Aquila. We recommend that you drive to L'Aquila. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amalfi and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amalfi to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno, Salerno - Autostazione Vinciprova and Salerno - Piazza XXIV Maggio. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Sita Sud and Linea 2 Mari run regular bus services between Amalfi and L'Aquila. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amalfi to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take a ferry to Molo Manfredi Salerno then take the train to Roma Tiburtina then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Amalfi and L'Aquila. The distance is around 285km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amalfi to L'Aquila is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amalfi and L'Aquila

Transport options from Amalfi to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 55m
€34($34)
twice daily316km (196 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
5h 45m
€26($26)
every 20 mins309km (192 miles)
Bus to Sorrento, train7h 35m
€56($56)
every 20 mins309km (192 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus4h 10m
€55($55)
once daily403km (251 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€52($52)
on demand285km (177 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