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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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m 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 $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to L'Aquila costing on average $20.
Other travel options to L'Aquila take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 1h 39m 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.
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.
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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.
20063:30 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:55 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
20063:30 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:55 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:00 PM1h19Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:19 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 4514 · Regionale 239375:00 PM3h14Rome Termini8:14 PML’Aquila$191One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4158 · Regionale 239716:30 PM3h45Rome Termini10:15 PML’Aquila$191One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4730 · Regionale 239332:20 PM4h17Rome Termini6:37 PML’Aquila$191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:00 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina2:25 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:55 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:35 PM1h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:00 PML'Aquila, SS 17 (My Suite Hotel)$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to L'Aquila:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to L'Aquila costing on average $20.
Other travel options to L'Aquila take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
- Around 19 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, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, 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, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
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