How to travel from Tivoli to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Tivoli and L'Aquila is around 87km (54 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 52min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tivoli to L'Aquila by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out L'AquilaTivoli if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

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

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
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Train

Take the train to Sulmona and then to L'aquila.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration52min
  • Distance87km (54 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tivoli and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Tivoli to L'Aquila by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 52min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Tivoli and L'Aquila is around 87km (54 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (41 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Tivoli and L'Aquila by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tivoli to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 52min and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Tivoli and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tivoli and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tivoli to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sulmona. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Tivoli and L'Aquila. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 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 Tivoli and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tivoli to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Cotral, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Tivoli and L'Aquila. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tivoli to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the bus to Rome Tiburtina and then to L'Aquila. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Tivoli and L'Aquila. The distance is around 87km (54 miles) by road and it will take around 52min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tivoli to L'Aquila is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Tivoli to L'Aquila

Compare travel optionsbetween Tivoli and L'Aquila

Transport options from Tivoli to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 15m
€11($11)
every 4 hours141km (88 miles)
Train
2h 55m
€16($16)
every 20 mins192km (119 miles)
Drive
52min
€16($16)
on demand87km (54 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