How to travel from Lecce to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Lecce and L'Aquila is around 557km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lecce to L'Aquila 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Bus

Take the bus to Caserta - Casagiove and then to L'Aquila.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Lecce to L'Aquila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).

The distance between Lecce and L'Aquila is around 557km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Lecce and L'Aquila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to L'Aquila is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce 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 6h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and L'Aquila. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Lecce and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecce to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caserta - Casagiove. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Miccolis Spa and Linea 2 Mari run regular bus services between Lecce and L'Aquila. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to L'Aquila. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Lecce and L'Aquila. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to L'Aquila is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and L'Aquila

Transport options from Lecce to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 55m
€56($56)
every 4 hours678km (421 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€50($50)
once a week573km (356 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€38($38)
6 times a week618km (384 miles)
Bus via Caserta Train Station9h 30m
€56($56)
twice daily633km (394 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€100($100)
on demand557km (346 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