How to travel from L'Aquila to Perugia, Italy

The distance between L'Aquila and Perugia is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from L'Aquila to Perugia 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 PerugiaL'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Terni and then to Perugia.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Drive

Drive to Perugia.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance171km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and Perugia

There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Perugia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between L'Aquila and Perugia is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from L'Aquila and Perugia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Perugia is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Perugia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Perugia. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Trenitalia run train services between L'Aquila and Perugia. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 L'Aquila and Perugia. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to Perugia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto, FlixBus, Sulga Autolinee, Inter Saj, Autolinee Liscio, Autolinee Federico and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Perugia. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 20m 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 Perugia. We recommend that you take the train to Terni and then to Perugia. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Perugia is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Perugia. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Perugia. The distance is around 171km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Perugia is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween L'Aquila and Perugia

Transport options from L'Aquila to Perugia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€16($16)
every 4 hours193km (120 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€12($12)
every 4 hours283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€31($31)
on demand171km (106 miles)

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Airports near Perugia

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

PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Perugia
AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Perugia
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Perugia