How to travel from Lake Como to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Lake Como and L'Aquila is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

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

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

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Ferry, Plane and Bus

Take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale, Roma Termini then Terni and then to L'aquila.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Roma Tiburtina then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance675km (419 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Lake Como to L'Aquila by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Lake Como and L'Aquila is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 522km (324 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Lake Como and L'Aquila by ferry, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lake Como to L'Aquila is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lake Como and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lake Como to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varenna Esino, Milano Centrale, Roma Termini and Terni. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Trenord, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Lake Como and L'Aquila. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Como and L'Aquila. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take a ferry to Como then fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Lake Como and L'Aquila. The distance is around 675km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to L'Aquila is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and L'Aquila

Transport options from Lake Como to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 20m
€115($115)
every 4 hours737km (458 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 35m
€77($77)
once a week709km (440 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane5h 50m
€130($130)
once a week745km (463 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
€100($100)
every 4 hours709km (440 miles)
Train
8hrs
€160($160)
every 3 hours871km (541 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus
6h 30m
€65($65)
every 4 hours756km (470 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€125($125)
on demand675km (419 miles)

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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