What is the cheapest way to get from Merano to L'Aquila?

The cheapest way to get from Merano to L'Aquila is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merano to L'Aquila?

The fastest way to get from Merano to L'Aquila is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and L'Aquila?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to L'Aquila. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at L'Aquila via Bolzano South and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and L'Aquila?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to L'Aquila. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at L'aquila via Bolzano Bozen, Florence Santa Maria Novella, Roma Tiburtina and Terni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from Merano to L'Aquila?

The distance between Merano and L'Aquila is 752 km. The road distance is 697.5 km.

How do I travel from Merano to L'Aquila without a car?

The best way to get from Merano to L'Aquila without a car is to train and bus via Rome which takes 9h 32m and costs €70 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Merano to L'Aquila?

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Merano to L'Aquila, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to L'Aquila bus from?

Merano to L'Aquila bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to L'Aquila train from?

Merano to L'Aquila train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to L'Aquila?

The best way to get from Merano to L'Aquila is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Merano to L'Aquila bus arrive?

Merano to L'Aquila bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Merano to L'Aquila train arrive?

Merano to L'Aquila train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Merano to L'Aquila?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to L'Aquila is 698 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Merano to L'Aquila.

How do I get a train ticket from Merano to L'Aquila?

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Where can I stay near L'Aquila?

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Merano to L'Aquila - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Merano to L'Aquila by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Rome
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Roma Tiburtina
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquila
9h 32m
€72–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina531 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquila
12h 50m
€42–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Bologna Centrale89
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to L'Aquila1420
11h 39m
€74–115
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bolzano Bozen to TerniIni
2. Take the train from Terni to L'aquilaRe
12h 45m
€61–99
Drive 697.5 km
1. Drive from Merano to L'Aquila697.5 km
6h 21m
€110–158
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Roma Tiburtina
3. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to TerniRe
4. Take the train from Terni to L'aquilaRe
11h 27m
€80–199
Bus to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroporto
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)VRN - FCO
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquila
7h 51m
€120–376
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Naples Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Naples Airport (NAP)BGY - NAP
3. Take the bus from Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto to L'Aquila
9h 49m
€113–342
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)VCE - FCO
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquila
10h 44m
€134–352
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Abruzzo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)BGY - PSR
3. Take the train from Pescara Porta Nuova to L'aquila
9h 13m
€126–393

Merano to L'Aquila by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 39mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 752.1 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and L'Aquila, Italy?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to L'aquila via Bolzano Bozen, Florence Santa Maria Novella, Roma Tiburtina, and Terni in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to L'Aquila via Bolzano South and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 12h 50m.

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