How to travel from San Gimignano to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and L'Aquila is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from San Gimignano 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'AquilaSan Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.

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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 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Roma Tiburtina then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to L'Aquila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 45m. 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 €65 ($65).

The distance between San Gimignano and L'Aquila is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from San Gimignano and L'Aquila by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano 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

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and L'Aquila. We recommend that you drive to L'Aquila. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2] and Siena. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and L'Aquila. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano 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 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 San Gimignano and L'Aquila. The distance is around 357km (222 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 San Gimignano to L'Aquila is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Transport options from San Gimignano to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 50m
€120($120)
every 4 hours465km (289 miles)
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Bus station + 1 similar
5h 35m
€27($27)
every 20 mins383km (238 miles)
Bus5h 45m
€25($25)
once daily376km (234 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 5m
€36($36)
every 4 hours423km (263 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€65($65)
on demand357km (222 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