How to travel from Modena to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Modena and L'Aquila is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Modena to L'Aquila by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then Terni and then to L'aquila.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance439km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modena and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Modena to L'Aquila by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Modena and L'Aquila is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Modena and L'Aquila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Modena to L'Aquila is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Modena and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Modena and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Modena to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale, Roma Tiburtina and Terni. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Modena and L'Aquila. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Modena and L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Modena to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Modena and L'Aquila. The distance is around 439km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modena to L'Aquila is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Modena and L'Aquila

Transport options from Modena to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
€125($125)
every 4 hours499km (310 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and bus4h 30m
€130($130)
every 4 hours515km (320 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€51($51)
every 3 hours574km (357 miles)
Train via Terni6h 60m
€36($36)
once daily473km (294 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€80($80)
on demand439km (273 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