How to travel from Catanzaro to L'Aquila, Italy

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.

6 routes found

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'AquilaCatanzaro if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Napoli Afragola, Roma Termini then Terni and then to L'aquila.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to L'Aquila.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance614km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catanzaro and L'Aquila

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Catanzaro and L'Aquila

Transport options from Catanzaro to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 60m
€115($115)
every 4 hours646km (402 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
€235($235)
once a week1,603km (996 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€71($71)
every 4 hours762km (473 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 55m
€44($44)
twice daily729km (453 miles)
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking12h 20m
€85($85)
twice daily703km (437 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€110($110)
on demand614km (382 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