How to travel from Campobasso to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Campobasso and L'Aquila is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Campobasso 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'AquilaCampobasso if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to L'Aquila

Take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Dicarlo Bus

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance231km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Campobasso and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Campobasso to L'Aquila by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Campobasso and L'Aquila is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Campobasso and L'Aquila by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Campobasso to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Campobasso and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Campobasso and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Campobasso to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Termoli and Pescara Centrale. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Trenitalia and TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto run train services between Campobasso and L'Aquila. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Campobasso and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Campobasso to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Dicarlo Bus run regular bus services between Campobasso and L'Aquila. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Campobasso to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to L'Aquila. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Campobasso and L'Aquila. The distance is around 231km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Campobasso to L'Aquila is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Campobasso to L'Aquila

Compare travel optionsbetween Campobasso and L'Aquila

Transport options from Campobasso to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to L'Aquila + 1 similar
4h 10m
€21($21)
once daily287km (178 miles)
Bus4h 25m
€24($24)
5 times a week341km (212 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€30($30)
once a week305km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€42($42)
on demand231km (144 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