The distance between Pisa and L'Aquila is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Pisa to L'Aquila by bus, train, 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 → Pisa if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) 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 Rome Tiburtina and then to L'Aquila.
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There are several options for getting from Pisa to L'Aquila by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Pisa and L'Aquila is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Pisa and L'Aquila by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pisa to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Pisa and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pisa and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Pisa to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina and Terni. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Trenitalia run train services between Pisa and L'Aquila. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Pisa and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pisa to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Busitalia Simet S.p.A., FlixBus, Itabus and Dimaio run regular bus services between Pisa and L'Aquila. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pisa to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Pisa and L'Aquila. The distance is around 468km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pisa to L'Aquila is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 40m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 464km (288 miles) |
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and bus | 5h 20m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 631km (392 miles) |
Train to Genova Brignole, plane and bus | 5h 50m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 714km (444 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €45($45) | twice daily | 520km (323 miles) |
Train via Firenze S.M.N. | 6hrs | €34($34) | once daily | 417km (259 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €54($54) | twice daily | 478km (297 miles) |
Bus via Siena Station | 7h 55m | €28($28) | twice a week | 499km (310 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €85($85) | on demand | 468km (291 miles) |
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The following major airports near L'Aquila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.