There are 4 ways to get from Ancona to L'Aquila by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ancona to L'Aquila1556 / ...
2h 35m€6–35Train
- Take the train from Ancona to Pescara CentraleFr
- Take the train from Pescara Centrale to L'aquila4197
3h 53m€17–54Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Ancona to L'Aquila190.3 km
2h 37m€10Drive 186.9 km
- Drive from Ancona to L'Aquila186.9 km
1h 56m€30–43
Ancona to L'Aquila by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ancona to L'Aquila is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ancona to L'Aquila is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ancona and arriving at L'Aquila. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ancona to L'Aquila. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at L'aquila via Pescara Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Ancona and L'Aquila is 200 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
The best way to get from Ancona to L'Aquila without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €6 - €35.
The bus from Ancona to L'Aquila takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Ancona to L'Aquila bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to L'Aquila train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.
The best way to get from Ancona to L'Aquila is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €6 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €55 and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and L'Aquila, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Ancona to L'Aquila 5 times a day. Tickets cost €6–14 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Linea 2 Mari also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ancona to L'aquila via Pescara Centrale in around 3h 53m.
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ancona to Pescara Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ancona to Pescara Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ancona to Pescara Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €19–27
Train from Pescara Centrale to L'aquila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €16–24
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Ancona to L'Aquila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0733 671222
- info@linea2mari.com
- Website
- linea2mari.com
Bus from Ancona to L'Aquila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–33
- Schedules at
- linea2mari.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Ancona to L'Aquila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ancona to L'Aquila bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at L'Aquila station.
Ancona to L'Aquila train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Pescara Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to L'Aquila is 187 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Ancona to L'Aquila.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ancona and L'Aquila. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















