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Compare train, bus, and flight for L'Aquila to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from L'Aquila to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $465.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $465 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from L'Aquila to Florence
Compare the available ways to get from L'Aquila to Florence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from L'Aquila to Florence:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from L'Aquila to Florence costing on average $52.
A train is $423 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from L'Aquila to Florence costing on average $465.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60. The journey takes 5h 12m versus 4h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom L'Aquila to Florence
How to get from L'Aquila to Florence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from L'Aquila to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM 7h10 L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel) 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM 7h10 L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel) 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
AZ16771:50 PM 0h55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 2:45 PM Florence Peretola Airport $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 23910 · Regionale Veloce 4153+
Intercity 5909:26 AM 6h04 L’Aquila 3:30 PM Florence Rifredi $28 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 23924 · Regionale 7535+
Intercity 5961:30 PM 6h08 L’Aquila 7:38 PM Florence Rifredi $28 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale 23926 · Regionale Veloce 4733 · Regionale Veloce 41062:33 PM 6h22 L’Aquila 8:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella $35 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 AM 7h00 L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel) 11:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM 5h15 L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel) 1:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus3:50 PM 5h25 L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel) 9:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ16795:20 PM 0h55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 6:15 PM Florence Peretola Airport $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ16819:45 PM 0h55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 10:40 PM Florence Peretola Airport $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ16759:45 AM 0h55 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 10:40 AM Florence Peretola Airport $95 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from L'Aquila to Florence:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from L'Aquila to Florence costing on average $52.
A train is $423 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from L'Aquila to Florence costing on average $465.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between L'Aquila and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Trains mostly depart from L’Aquila and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Florence by bus.
- Travel with ITA, British Airways, Swiss, Luxair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Florence by flight.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Florence by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with ITA.
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