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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 |
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$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 |
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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.
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How to get from Rome to L'Aquila by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to L'Aquila is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:00 PM1h19Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:19 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$151One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus12:00 PM1h19Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:19 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$151One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus12:00 PM1h19Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:19 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4514 · Regionale 239375:00 PM3h13Rome Termini8:13 PML’Aquila$191One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4732 · Regionale 239416:00 PM3h15Rome Termini9:15 PML’Aquila$191One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4150 · Regionale 239115:47 AM4h04Rome Termini9:51 AML’Aquila$191One-way1 transfer
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
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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.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and L'Aquila as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in L’Aquila.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in L'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to L'Aquila by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to L'Aquila by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
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