How to travel from Ancona to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Ancona and L'Aquila is around 189km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ancona to L'Aquila by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to L'Aquila Amiternum Hotel.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byItabus+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Pescara Centrale and then to L'aquila.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance189km (117 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Ancona to L'Aquila by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Ancona and L'Aquila is around 189km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Ancona and L'Aquila by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ancona to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ancona to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pescara Centrale. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ancona and L'Aquila. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ancona and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ancona and L'Aquila with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 50m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ancona and L'Aquila. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ancona to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the bus to L'Aquila Amiternum Hotel. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Ancona and L'Aquila. The distance is around 189km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to L'Aquila is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ancona and L'Aquila

Transport options from Ancona to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 50m
€35($35)
every 3 hours194km (120 miles)
Train
3h 15m
€27($27)
once a week274km (171 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€35($35)
on demand189km (117 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