How to travel from Trieste to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Trieste and L'Aquila is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Trieste 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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)

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Bus

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

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance688km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Trieste to L'Aquila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Trieste and L'Aquila is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Trieste and L'Aquila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to L'Aquila is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre, Roma Tiburtina and Terni. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Trieste and L'Aquila. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Trieste and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

FlixBus, Itabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Trieste and L'Aquila. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to L'Aquila. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Trieste and L'Aquila. The distance is around 688km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to L'Aquila is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and L'Aquila

Transport options from Trieste to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 55m
€130($130)
every 4 hours634km (394 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
€67($67)
every 3 hours833km (518 miles)
Train via Orte9h 35m
€56($56)
twice daily726km (451 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€49($49)
every 20 mins846km (526 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€125($125)
on demand688km (428 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