How to travel from L'Aquila to Florence, Italy

The distance between L'Aquila and Florence is around 339km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from L'Aquila to Florence by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Terni then Roma Tiburtina and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Florence.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance366km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and Florence

There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Florence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between L'Aquila and Florence is around 339km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from L'Aquila and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Florence is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Florence. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Florence. 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 4h 15m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between L'Aquila and Florence. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 L'Aquila and Florence. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to Florence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

FlixBus and TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Florence. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Florence. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 L'Aquila and Florence. The distance is around 366km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Transport options from L'Aquila to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 15m
€115($115)
3 times a week387km (241 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 45m
€135($135)
3 times a week554km (344 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€40($40)
every 3 hours446km (277 miles)
Train via Terni4h 60m
€27($27)
once daily339km (211 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station + 1 similar
6h 15m
€18($18)
every 20 mins420km (261 miles)
Bus6h 40m
€25($25)
once daily416km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€67($67)
on demand366km (228 miles)

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Airports near Florence

The following major airports near Florence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence