How to travel from Pisa to L'Aquila, Italy

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.

8 routes found

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.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina and then to L'Aquila.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance468km (291 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pisa and L'Aquila

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pisa and L'Aquila

Transport options from Pisa to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 40m
€120($120)
every 4 hours464km (288 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane and bus5h 20m
€140($140)
every 4 hours631km (392 miles)
Train to Genova Brignole, plane and bus5h 50m
€130($130)
every 4 hours714km (444 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€45($45)
twice daily520km (323 miles)
Train via Firenze S.M.N.6hrs
€34($34)
once daily417km (259 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€54($54)
twice daily478km (297 miles)
Bus via Siena Station7h 55m
€28($28)
twice a week499km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€85($85)
on demand468km (291 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