How to travel from Padua to L'Aquila, Italy

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.

7 routes found

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'AquilaPadua if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+
bus
+

Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to L'Aquila.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance507km (315 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Padua to L'Aquila

Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and L'Aquila

Transport options from Padua to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 50m
€145($145)
every 4 hours596km (370 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus4h 25m
€135($135)
every 4 hours585km (363 miles)
Train to Trieste Airport, plane and bus5h 5m
€145($145)
every 4 hours744km (462 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€55($55)
every 3 hours660km (410 miles)
Train via Bologna Centrale7h 35m
€48($48)
once daily558km (347 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€23($23)
once daily526km (327 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€90($90)
on demand507km (315 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Padua and L'Aquila

Bus companies

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