The distance between L'Aquila and Bologna is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from L'Aquila to Bologna 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 Bologna → L'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ).
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Take the train to Terni then Roma Tiburtina and then to Bologna Centrale.
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Take the bus to Bologna.
There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Bologna by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between L'Aquila and Bologna is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from L'Aquila and Bologna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Bologna is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Bologna. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Bologna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni and Roma Tiburtina. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between L'Aquila and Bologna. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 L'Aquila and Bologna. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between L'Aquila and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 45m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Bologna. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Bologna. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from L'Aquila and Bologna. The distance is around 394km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Bologna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €120($120) | 3 times a week | 462km (287 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 55m | €130($130) | 3 times a week | 479km (298 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €46($46) | every 3 hours | 537km (334 miles) |
Train via Terni | 6h 35m | €34($34) | once daily | 436km (271 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | €23($23) | once daily | 409km (254 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €72($72) | on demand | 394km (245 miles) |
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