The distance between Padua and L'Aquila is around 507km (315 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.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Padua 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.
👋 Also check out L'Aquila → Padua if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.
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Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then Terni and then to L'aquila.
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Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to L'Aquila.
There are several options for getting from Padua to L'Aquila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 55m. 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 €145 ($145).
The distance between Padua and L'Aquila is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Padua and L'Aquila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padua 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 €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Padua and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Padua and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Padua to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina and Terni. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Padua and L'Aquila. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padua and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Padua to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Padua and L'Aquila. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padua to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Padua and L'Aquila. The distance is around 507km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to L'Aquila is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 50m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 596km (370 miles) |
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus | 4h 25m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 585km (363 miles) |
Train to Trieste Airport, plane and bus | 5h 5m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 744km (462 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €55($55) | every 3 hours | 660km (410 miles) |
Train via Bologna Centrale | 7h 35m | €48($48) | once daily | 558km (347 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | €23($23) | once daily | 526km (327 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €90($90) | on demand | 507km (315 miles) |
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The following major airports near L'Aquila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.