How to travel from Asti to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Asti and L'Aquila is around 656km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Asti 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'AquilaAsti if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Torino Porta Nuova, Roma Tiburtina then Terni and then to L'aquila.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Bus

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

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance671km (417 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asti and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Asti to L'Aquila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Asti and L'Aquila is around 656km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Asti and L'Aquila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asti to L'Aquila is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Asti and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asti and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asti to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Nuova, Roma Tiburtina and Terni. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Asti and L'Aquila. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Asti and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Asti 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 10hrs.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Asti and L'Aquila. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asti to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Nuova then fly from Turin (TRN) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 5h 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 Asti and L'Aquila. The distance is around 671km (417 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asti to L'Aquila is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asti and L'Aquila

Transport options from Asti to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 45m
€115($115)
once a week818km (508 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
€135($135)
every 4 hours748km (465 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane and bus5h 20m
€125($125)
every 4 hours656km (408 miles)
Train to Torino Porta Nuova, plane and bus5h 40m
€110($110)
every 4 hours823km (511 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€81($81)
every 3 hours946km (588 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
€58($58)
6 times a week756km (470 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni10hrs
€36($36)
twice a week746km (464 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€120($120)
on demand671km (417 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