How to travel from Bologna to L'Aquila, Italy

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then Terni and then to L'aquila.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)

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Bus

Take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance395km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bologna and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bologna and L'Aquila

Transport options from Bologna to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 20m
€120($120)
every 4 hours462km (287 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€46($46)
every 3 hours537km (334 miles)
Train via Terni6h 30m
€34($34)
once daily436km (271 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€23($23)
once daily408km (254 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€72($72)
on demand395km (246 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