How to travel from Prato to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Prato and L'Aquila is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Prato 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'AquilaPrato if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train via Roma Tiburtina

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Prato to L'Aquila by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Prato and L'Aquila is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Prato and L'Aquila by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prato to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prato to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Prato and L'Aquila. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Prato and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Prato and L'Aquila. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prato to L'Aquila. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Prato and L'Aquila. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to L'Aquila is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and L'Aquila

Transport options from Prato to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 35m
€115($115)
every 4 hours399km (248 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
€125($125)
5 times a day543km (337 miles)
Train via Roma Tiburtina + 1 similar
4h 40m
€42($42)
every 3 hours462km (287 miles)
Train5h 30m
€28($28)
once daily355km (221 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
€27($27)
every 4 hours402km (250 miles)
Bus to L'Aquila7h 10m
€25($25)
once daily434km (270 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€70($70)
on demand385km (239 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