How to travel from Vernazza to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Vernazza and L'Aquila is around 504km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Vernazza to L'Aquila by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)

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Drive

Drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance535km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vernazza and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Vernazza to L'Aquila by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Vernazza and L'Aquila is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 360km (224 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Vernazza and L'Aquila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vernazza to L'Aquila is to drive which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Vernazza and L'Aquila, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vernazza and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vernazza to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale, Roma Tiburtina and Terni. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Vernazza and L'Aquila. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vernazza and L'Aquila. We recommend that you drive to L'Aquila. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vernazza to L'Aquila. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 5h 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 Vernazza and L'Aquila. The distance is around 535km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vernazza to L'Aquila is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vernazza and L'Aquila

Transport options from Vernazza to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5h 15m
€120($120)
every 4 hours627km (389 miles)
Train to Firenze Rifredi, plane and bus5h 50m
€125($125)
once a week551km (342 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane and bus6h 50m
€145($145)
every 4 hours719km (447 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€53($53)
twice daily607km (377 miles)
Train via Firenze S.M.N.7h 15m
€40($40)
once a week504km (313 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€95($95)
on demand535km (333 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