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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna to L'Aquila among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £320.
Distance: 291 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price | £320 Average Price | £85 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to L'Aquila, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to L'Aquila:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to L'Aquila costing on average £34.
A coach is £289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to L'Aquila costing on average £320.
Other travel options to L'Aquila take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Coach takes on average 6h 41m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £54. The journey takes 6h 11m versus 4h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to L'Aquila from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bologna to L'Aquila is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from L'Aquila are Rome, Sulmona, Pescara, Teramo and Avezzano. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from L'Aquila on Omio.
Rome blends ancient monuments with lively streets, café culture and neighbourhood life. Known for the Colosseum, the Pantheon and St Peter's Basilica, it feels both grand and deeply lived-in.
Sulmona is an elegant Abruzzo town known for its colourful confetti sugared almonds and for being the birthplace of Ovid. Medieval streets, churches and mountain views give it a calm historic character.
Pescara is an Adriatic coastal city known for its long sandy beach and links to Gabriele D’Annunzio. It feels modern and lively, with a busy seafront, good shopping and a strong seafood tradition.
Teramo is a historic Abruzzo town known for Roman remains, medieval churches and elegant piazzas. Between the Apennines and the Adriatic, it has a calm local character and a strong link to regional food traditions.
Avezzano is a modern Abruzzo city shaped by reconstruction after the 1915 earthquake. It is best known for the fertile Fucino plain and as a base for nearby mountains and nature areas.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to L'Aquila:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to L'Aquila costing on average £34.
A coach is £289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to L'Aquila costing on average £320.
Other travel options to L'Aquila take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Coach takes on average 6h 41m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and L'Aquila as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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