How to travel from Potenza to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Potenza and L'Aquila is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Potenza 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'AquilaPotenza if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Foggia then Pescara Centrale and then to L'aquila.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance369km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Potenza to L'Aquila by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Potenza and L'Aquila is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (172 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Potenza and L'Aquila by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Foggia and Pescara Centrale. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Potenza and L'Aquila. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Potenza and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

FlixBus, Autolinee Liscio, Marozzi VT, Itabus, Marino Autolinee and Linea 2 Mari run regular bus services between Potenza and L'Aquila. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 5h 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 Potenza and L'Aquila. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to L'Aquila is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and L'Aquila

Transport options from Potenza to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€30($30)
twice daily470km (292 miles)
Bus via Caserta Train Station5h 50m
€39($39)
once daily374km (232 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
5h 40m
€150($150)
twice daily507km (315 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€38($38)
once a week416km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€67($67)
on demand369km (229 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