The distance between Catanzaro and L'Aquila is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Catanzaro 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 → Catanzaro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.
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Take the train to Napoli Afragola, Roma Termini then Terni and then to L'aquila.
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to L'Aquila.
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There are several options for getting from Catanzaro to L'Aquila by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Catanzaro and L'Aquila is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (291 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Catanzaro and L'Aquila by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Catanzaro to L'Aquila is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Catanzaro and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Catanzaro and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Catanzaro to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lamezia Terme C., Napoli Afragola, Roma Termini and Terni. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Catanzaro and L'Aquila. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Catanzaro and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catanzaro to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Catanzaro and L'Aquila. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catanzaro to L'Aquila. We recommend that you fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 Catanzaro and L'Aquila. The distance is around 614km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catanzaro to L'Aquila is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 60m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 646km (402 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6hrs | €235($235) | once a week | 1,603km (996 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | €71($71) | every 4 hours | 762km (473 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | €44($44) | twice daily | 729km (453 miles) |
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking | 12h 20m | €85($85) | twice daily | 703km (437 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | €110($110) | on demand | 614km (382 miles) |
The following major airports near L'Aquila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.