How to travel from Venice to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Venice and L'Aquila is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Venice 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 Venice (VCE) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to L'Aquila.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance543km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Venice to L'Aquila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Venice and L'Aquila is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Venice and L'Aquila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to L'Aquila is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Tiburtina and Terni. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Venice and L'Aquila. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Venice and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Venice to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus, Itabus, AL-TRANS and BonelliBus s.a.s. run regular bus services between Venice and L'Aquila. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to L'Aquila. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Venice and L'Aquila. The distance is around 543km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to L'Aquila is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and L'Aquila

Transport options from Venice to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 45m
€140($140)
every 4 hours570km (354 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus4h 55m
€135($135)
every 4 hours621km (386 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
€140($140)
every 4 hours724km (450 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€60($60)
every 3 hours697km (433 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
€34($34)
once daily561km (349 miles)
Bus via Rimini9h 10m
€24($24)
once a week567km (353 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€100($100)
on demand543km (337 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