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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to L'Aquila among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, while a train costs an average of £100.
Distance: 497 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£62 Average Price Cheapest | £100 Average Price | £101 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration Fastest 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Messina to L'Aquila, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to L'Aquila:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to L'Aquila costing on average £100.
Other travel options to L'Aquila take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 6m.
Tickets start at around £100 compared to roughly £101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 12h 30m versus 7h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to L'Aquila from Messina by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Messina 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, Pescara, Sulmona, Avezzano and Teramo. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel to L'Aquila easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Messina to L'Aquila.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to L'Aquila:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to L'Aquila costing on average £100.
Other travel options to L'Aquila take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 6m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and L'Aquila as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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