The distance between Cinque Terre and L'Aquila is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to L'Aquila by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out L'Aquila → Cinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) 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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There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to L'Aquila by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Cinque Terre and L'Aquila is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Cinque Terre and L'Aquila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale, Roma Tiburtina and Terni. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Trenitalia run train services between Cinque Terre and L'Aquila. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and L'Aquila. We recommend that you drive to L'Aquila. instead which will take 5h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Cinque Terre and L'Aquila. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to L'Aquila is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €52 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Genova Brignole, plane and bus + 2 similar | 5h 20m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 630km (391 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 45m | €125($125) | once a week | 548km (340 miles) |
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane and bus | 6h 50m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 715km (445 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | €52($52) | twice daily | 604km (375 miles) |
Train via Firenze S.M.N. | 7h 15m | €40($40) | once a week | 501km (311 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | €95($95) | on demand | 536km (333 miles) |
The following major airports near L'Aquila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.