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Museo del Palazzo Apostolico di Castel Gandolfo
Museum inside the papal palace presenting pontifical apartments and Vatican-linked history. A major cultural stop near Ciampino with refined interiors.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from L'Aquila to Ciampino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for L'Aquila to Ciampino buses for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:20 PM L'Aquila | 4h40 | 9:00 PM Ciampino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from L'Aquila to Ciampino and enjoy the approximately 55 miles (89 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 04:10, the last at 19:40.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
First bus 4:10 AM |
Last bus 7:40 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Most L'Aquila to Ciampino buses use the L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair. Use this guide to compare L'Aquila and Ciampino bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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