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Compare train, bus, and flight for L'Aquila to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from L'Aquila to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 L'Aquila to Bologna:
A bus is $0.87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from L'Aquila to Bologna costing on average $44.
A bus is $71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from L'Aquila to Bologna costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom L'Aquila to Bologna
How to get from L'Aquila to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from L'Aquila to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM7h15L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)1:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM7h15L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)1:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ13175:20 PM1h00Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport6:20 PMBologna Airport$4251One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 23930 · Regionale Veloce 4732+
38283:48 PM10h57L’Aquila2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$421One-way2 transfers
Regionale 23924 · Regionale Veloce 4732+
38281:30 PM13h15L’Aquila2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$421One-way2 transfers
Regionale 23924 · Regionale Veloce 4736+
38281:30 PM13h15L’Aquila2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$421One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM7h55L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)3:00 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM7h55L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)11:45 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM7h55L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)12:05 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$471One-way1 transfer
AZ13219:45 PM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:50 PMBologna Airport$3021One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+
AZ132112:35 PM10h15L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)10:50 PMBologna Airport$3321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
AZ132110:25 AM12h25L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)10:50 PMBologna Airport$3361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from L'Aquila to Bologna:
A bus is $0.87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from L'Aquila to Bologna costing on average $44.
A bus is $71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from L'Aquila to Bologna costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between L'Aquila and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from L’Aquila and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Regionale, Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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