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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to L'Aquila is to bus which costs €27 - €75 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to L'Aquila is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 17m and costs €65 - €230.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to L'Aquila. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at L'Aquila via Caserta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Messina to L'Aquila?

The distance between Messina and L'Aquila is 756 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to L'Aquila without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 9h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Messina to L'Aquila, including transfers.

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

Messina to L'Aquila bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where does the Messina to L'Aquila bus arrive?

Messina to L'Aquila bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Caserta Terminal Bus station.

Where can I stay near L'Aquila?

There are 536+ hotels available in L'Aquila.

Messina to L'Aquila - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to L'Aquila by ferry, train, bus, car, 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.

Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
4. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
9h 31m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
11h 50m
€27–71
Bus via Caserta
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Caserta Terminal Busbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Caserta to L'Aquilabus
11h 48m
€49–60
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to L'Aquilacar
7h 20m
€102–162
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane REG - FCO
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
7h 20m
€68–208
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Cassinotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Cassino to L'Aquilabus 556 / ...
10h 44m
€54–77
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
7h 19m
€54–161
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Abruzzo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)plane CTA - PSR
3. Take the train from Pescara Porta Nuova to L'aquilatrain
7h 17m
€66–224
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CTA - AOI
3. Take the train from Ancona to San Benedetto Trontotrain
4. Take the bus from San Benedetto del Tronto to L'Aquilabus
8h 26m
€93–296

Messina to L'Aquila by bus and foot

8Weekly Services

11h 48mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 755.9 km
Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and L'Aquila, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to L'Aquila via Caserta Terminal Bus and Caserta in around 11h 48m.

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