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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price |
6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m 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 $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from L'Aquila to Bologna costing on average $46 (€38).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from L'Aquila to Bologna costing on average $161 (€132).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
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 · FlixBus9:10 PM5h50L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)3:00 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM5h50L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)3:00 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ13219:45 PM1h00Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:45 PMBologna Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 23926 · Regionale Veloce 4156 · Regionale Veloce 39322:27 PM8h54L’Aquila11:21 PMBologna Centrale$471One-way2 transfers
Regionale 23906 · Regionale Veloce 4152 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39227:38 AM9h48L’Aquila5:26 PMBologna Centrale$471One-way2 transfers
Regionale 23920 · Regionale Veloce 4154 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 393011:32 AM9h54L’Aquila9:26 PMBologna Centrale$471One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM7h25L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)5:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM7h55L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)11:45 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM7h20L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)3:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$491One-way1 transfer
AZ13119:10 AM1h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport10:15 AMBologna Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus+
AZ132110:25 AM12h20L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)10:45 PMBologna Airport$1441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
AZ13114:10 AM6h05L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)10:15 AMBologna Airport$1671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from L'Aquila to Bologna:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from L'Aquila to Bologna costing on average $46 (€38).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from L'Aquila to Bologna costing on average $161 (€132).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- 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).
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Regionale, Italo, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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