There are 4 ways to get from Rome 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 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
1h 35m€8–20Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rome to L'Aquila116.9 km
1h 39m€6Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Ternitrain 4160 / ...
- Take the train from Terni to L'aquilatrain Re
4h 8m€17–38Drive 115.5 km
- Drive from Rome to L'Aquilacar 115.5 km
1h 10m€18–26
Rome to L'Aquila by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to L'Aquila is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to L'Aquila is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €17 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at L'Aquila. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to L'Aquila. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at L'aquila via Terni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Rome and L'Aquila is 113 km. The road distance is 115.5 km.
The best way to get from Rome to L'Aquila without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs €8 - €20.
The bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquila takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Rome to L'Aquila bus services, operated by TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to L'Aquila train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to L'Aquila is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs €8 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and L'Aquila, Italy?
TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquila hourly. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to L'aquila via Terni in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Terni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Terni to L'aquila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Terni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Terni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- 085.43212
- info@tuabruzzo.it
- Website
- tuabruzzo.it
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- tuabruzzo.it
- .
- €9–14
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rome to L'Aquila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to L'Aquila bus services, operated by TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto, arrive at L'Aquila station.
Rome to L'Aquila train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Terni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to L'Aquila is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Rome to L'Aquila.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome and L'Aquila. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















