The distance between Bologna and L'Aquila is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bologna to L'Aquila by bus, train, 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'Aquila → Bologna if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.
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Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then Terni and then to L'aquila.
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Take the bus to L'Aquila.
There are several options for getting from Bologna to L'Aquila by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Bologna and L'Aquila is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Bologna and L'Aquila by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to L'Aquila is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bologna to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina and Terni. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and L'Aquila. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and L'Aquila with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Bologna and L'Aquila. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to L'Aquila. We recommend that you fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and L'Aquila. The distance is around 395km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to L'Aquila is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 3h 20m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €46($46) | every 3 hours | 537km (334 miles) |
Train via Terni | 6h 30m | €34($34) | once daily | 436km (271 miles) |
Bus | 5h 25m | €23($23) | once daily | 408km (254 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €72($72) | on demand | 395km (246 miles) |
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The following major airports near L'Aquila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.