How to travel from Foggia to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Foggia and L'Aquila is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Foggia to L'Aquila by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out L'AquilaFoggia if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+
train
+

Train

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Vasto and then to L'Aquila.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance287km (178 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Foggia and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Foggia to L'Aquila by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Foggia and L'Aquila is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (126 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Foggia and L'Aquila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Foggia to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Foggia and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Foggia and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Foggia to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pescara Centrale. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Foggia and L'Aquila. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Foggia and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Foggia to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vasto and Vasto. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

FlixBus, Dicarlo Bus, Air Campania S.r.l. and Linea 2 Mari run regular bus services between Foggia and L'Aquila. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Foggia to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Pescara Centrale and then to L'aquila. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Foggia and L'Aquila. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Foggia to L'Aquila is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Foggia to L'Aquila

Compare travel optionsbetween Foggia and L'Aquila

Transport options from Foggia to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€29($29)
once a week301km (187 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
€25($25)
5 times a week327km (203 miles)
Bus via NapoIi - Metropark5h 25m
€31($31)
twice daily418km (260 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€52($52)
on demand287km (178 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Foggia and L'Aquila

Bus companies

Train operators

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