- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from L'Aquila to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from L'Aquila to Rome will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
To travel from L'Aquila to Rome you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 23815 · Regionale 4743 · Regionale 21253
Regionale 23803 · Regionale 4167
Autobus AQ004 · Regionale 23803 · Regionale 4167
Regionale 23803 · Regionale 4167
Regionale 23815 · Regionale 4743 · Regionale 21253
Autobus AQ004 · Regionale 23803 · Regionale 4167Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from L'Aquila to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 91 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£15 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for L'Aquila to Rome trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Autobus AQ004 · Regionale 23803 · Regionale 4167 | 7:30 L'Aquila | 5h20 | 12:50 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23803 · Regionale 4167 | 8:00 L’Aquila | 4h50 | 12:50 Rome Termini | 1 change | |
Regionale 23815 · Regionale 4743 · Regionale 21253 | 15:45 L’Aquila | 4h58 | 20:43 Rome Tiburtina | 2 changes | |
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Trains from L'Aquila to Rome run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 20:23 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
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World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from L'Aquila to Rome by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most L'Aquila to Rome trains use the L'Aquila to Roma Termini station pair, with some services arriving at Roma Tiburtina. Use this guide to compare L'Aquila and Rome train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
L'Aquila is 1 km from L'Aquila city centre. Public transport options include:
L'Aquila has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Baco da Seta, Trattoria da Maria
Free.
Ticket office support is available at L'Aquila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at L'Aquila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at L'Aquila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at L'Aquila: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at L'Aquila.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Michele, Hotel Castello, Hotel 99 Cannelle.
Roma Termini is 1 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Termini has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Acafe, Moka Café, Roadhouse Grill, McDonald's, Gusto, Chef Express, Coop Minimarket, Mercato Centrale
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00. Information desks are located near Platform 24.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Roma Termini: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Termini: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Termini: The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Archi di Roma Guest House, Gemma di Roma, The Liberty Boutique Hotel.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
Roma Prenestina is 5 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Prenestina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Waraku, Osteria Bonelli
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Roma Prenestina. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roma Prenestina.
Available at Roma Prenestina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Prenestina: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Prenestina: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include B&B Hotel Roma Italia Viminale, Hotel Domidea, Hotel Eurostars Roma Aeterna.
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