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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to L'Aquila
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to L'Aquila is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to L'Aquila will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 8 buses that leave Rome for L'Aquila on Fri, Jun 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus12:00 PM1h19Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:19 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$151One-way0 transfers- FlixBus7:40 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:05 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:00 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:25 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$201One-way0 transfers
treno 19762 effettuato con bus PE718 · Regionale 238266:50 PM3h34Rome Tiburtina10:24 PML’Aquila$221One-way1 transfer- FlixBus5:35 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:00 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM1h19Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:19 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM1h20Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:50 AML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:40 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:05 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:30 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:55 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:35 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:00 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Rome to L'Aquila
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to L'Aquila among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to L'Aquila:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to L'Aquila costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to L'Aquila take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Rome to L'Aquila Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:52AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:19PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:24PM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Rome to L'Aquila bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to L'Aquila buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:25 AM Rome | 4h28 | 10:53 AM L'Aquila | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM Rome | 1h19 | 11:19 AM L'Aquila | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM Rome | 1h19 | 12:19 PM L'Aquila | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Rome | 1h25 | 1:25 PM L'Aquila | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:35 PM Rome | 1h25 | 5:00 PM L'Aquila | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:35 PM Rome | 1h25 | 6:00 PM L'Aquila | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:40 PM Rome | 1h25 | 7:05 PM L'Aquila | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:40 PM Rome | 1h25 | 8:05 PM L'Aquila | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to L'Aquila
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Buses from Rome to L'Aquila run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:10, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 19m |
First bus 3:10 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus from Rome to L'AquilaYou can travel by bus between Rome to L'Aquila with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Bus Rome - L'Aquila
Rome L'Aquila direct buses are frequent and depart every day from the stations of Roma Tiburtina or Anagnina, depending on the company, and arrive in L'Aquila near the SS80 or SS17. From Monday to Sunday there are at least 9 departures and the journey without change takes on average from 1 hour and 10 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Which bus lines operate the route Rome - L'Aquila?
The Rome L'Aquila bus route is offered by 2 companies that provide daily service. Baltour leaves from the Tiburtina bus station and arrives on the SS17 road at the Hotel Amiternum; Flixbus leaves from the Roma Anagnina and Roma Tiburtina stations and arrives at the SS80.
How long does the bus journey Rome - L'Aquila take?
The fastest route is to Baltour, with an average duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, however, the trip always takes less than 2 hours and 20 minutes. The connection with change is a bit longer also in the train plus bus variant, with departure from Roma Termini and change in Terni or Orte.
How many buses are there in Rome - L'Aquila?
The buses that make the direct route Rome L'Aquila are at least 9 per day throughout the week, with departures mainly in the morning or early afternoon. On Sundays there is an extra service available.
Where do the buses leave from and arrive in Rome - L'Aquila?
Rome bus stations buses depart from the Tiburtina bus station, connected to the centre by the underground line B or by the Atac buses, and the Anagnina station, the bus and underground line A terminus. The stations are equipped with ticket office, bar, shops, restaurants, waiting area and information service.
Autostazioni de L'Aquila: in L'Aquila the arrival is expected on State Road 80, at the bus station located in front of the barracks of the ninth regiment of the Alpini. Another arrival stop is on State Road 17, near the Amiternum hotel. Both bus stations are equipped with ticket office and information service and connected to the center by public bus service, as well as by taxis.
FAQs: Bus from Rome to L'Aquila
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to L'Aquila by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at L'Aquila, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio, a Romanesque church known for its striking facade and historical significance
- Fontana delle 99 Cannelle, a unique fountain featuring 99 spouts each representing a local legend
- Forte Spagnolo, a 16th-century fortress offering panoramic views and housing the National Museum of Abruzzo
- Piazza del Duomo, the central square surrounded by historic buildings and a vibrant atmosphere
- Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo, a museum showcasing regional art and archaeological finds.
- Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga, a vast national park ideal for hiking and exploring diverse flora and fauna
- Explore the local cuisine at traditional Abruzzese restaurants, offering dishes like arrosticini and saffron-infused specialties
- Attend a cultural event or festival, experiencing the vibrant traditions and community spirit of L'Aquila
- Visit local artisan shops to discover handcrafted goods and souvenirs unique to the region
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the historic streets, taking in the architecture and ambiance of this charming Italian city.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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