To reach L’Aquila:
The closest airports are located in Rome (Fiumicino Airport – Ciampino Airport). Coach services to L’Aquila operate from both airports, mainly via Gaspari (more info here: www.gasparionline.it/en, average cost about 17€) and FlixBus (www.flixbus.com).
On July 5th, the timetable for the buses is:
from CIAMPINO to L'AQUILA
| DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
|
09.25 |
11.35 |
2.10 |
|
14.20 |
16.35 |
2.15 |
|
22.00 |
23.45 |
1.45 |
from FIUMICINO to L'AQUILA
| DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
|
09.00 |
11.35 |
2.35 |
|
14.00 |
16.35 |
2.35 |
|
21.35 |
23.45 |
2.10 |
from FIUMICINO to L'AQUILA
| DEPARTURE | ARRIVAL | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
|
07.15 |
09.50 |
2.35 |
|
11.50 |
14.25 |
2.35 |
|
14.15 |
16.55 |
2.40 |
|
16.15 |
19.00 |
2.45 |
|
18.30 |
21.05 |
2.35 |
When in L’Aquila, Gaspari buses typically stop at Hotel My Suite, about 3 km from the BIFD2026 venue;
on July 5th a dedicated shuttle service will operate from Hotel My Suite to the city centre (GSSI area), where most hotels and the conference venue are located.
Taxi cabs are normally available at Hotel My Suite; you can also call the radio-taxi company (+39 0862 25165, web: www.radiotaxilaquila.it). It would cost around 10–25 € depending on traffic or day/night fare.
From Rome Fiumicino airport you can also use the train to the station Roma Tiburtina (about 35 minutes) and take a bus to L’Aquila (about 1h30min): see train+bus.
While L’Aquila rail station is not well connected, frequent bus connections are available from the train station Rome Tiburtina in Rome. This station is served with frequent high-speed service by both main Italian rail companies (Trenitalia and Italo). If your train only stops in another station, e.g. Roma Termini, take the metro (line B) to reach Roma Tiburtina.
Buses from Rome Tiburtina are offered (among others) by TUA, Flixbus and Gaspari (about 1h30m). The bus parking lot is in front of the station’s main entrance. Buses offered by TUA are the most convenient since they arrive at Collemaggio Terminal Bus (about 500m from BIFD2026 venue), while Gaspari and Flixbus buses arrive at Hotel Amiternum.
For more information about how to reach the BIFD2026 venue from the bus stops in L’Aquila see airplane instructions above.
Among other solutions, drivers can take the A24 highway and take the exit “L’Aquila Ovest” or “L’Aquila Est”. Then, follow the road signs to the city center and, in particular, those with the logo of the GSSI.
This is may be the less convenient solution if you are in a hurry, but the small trains that climb the mountains up to L’Aquila from Terni or Sulmona will bring you through really wonderful landscapes. Visit the Trenitalia site for timetables. From the L’Aquila train station take a bus or a taxi to BIFD2026 venue.