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Tourist & Transport Information for Assisi

Tansport Information

The three closest international airports to Assisi

The three closest international airports to Assisi are:

1. Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi (PEG): Located approximately 10.3 km from Assisi.

2. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI): Situated about 116 km from Assisi.

3. Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): Approximately 140.8 km away from Assisi.

These airports provide various international and domestic flights, offering convenient access to Assisi.

The best way to travel from Umbria International Airport (PEG) to Assisi

 Traveling from Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) to Assisi is straightforward, with several transportation options   available:

 1. Bus
 Busitalia (Line E007): This service connects the airport directly to Assisi. The bus stop is located in front of the main entrance of the terminal. Tickets   can be purchased at the airport bar or on the bus (exact change required).
 Umbria Airlink: A dedicated service linking the airport to Perugia and Assisi, coordinated with Trenitalia train services. Tickets are available via the   SALGO app or at Busitalia ticket offices.

The best way to travel from Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) to Assisi

Traveling from Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) to Assisi can be accomplished through several transportation options. Here are the primary methods:

1. Train
From the airport, take a shuttle or taxi to Ancona’s main train station. From there, Trenitalia operates services to Assisi, often requiring a transfer at Foligno. Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes, depending on connections.

2. Bus
While there isn’t a direct bus from the airport to Assisi, you can take a bus to Ancona’s central bus station and then connect to services heading towards Assisi.

The best way to travel from Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) to Assisi

Traveling from Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) to Assisi can be accomplished through several transportation options. Here are the primary methods:

1. Train
From Florence Airport, take the Tramvia Line T2 to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN) train station. From there, Trenitalia operates trains to Assisi, often requiring a transfer at Terontola-Cortona or another intermediate station. The total journey time is approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes, depending on connections.

2. Bus
FlixBus operates direct buses from Florence to Assisi. To reach these bus stations from Florence Airport, Take the Tramvia Line T2 from the airport to the “Alamanni – Stazione Santa Maria Novella” stop. The journey lasts approximately 20 minutes. From there, Piazzale Montelungo is a short walk away. The bus journey takes approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Transport Hubs in Umbria

Here is an overview of the major transport hubs in Umbria, a landlocked region in central Italy known for its hill towns and natural beauty. While it lacks sea ports, Umbria is well-connected by air, rail, and bus networks.

Airports in Umbria
Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi Airport (PEG)
Location: about 12 km from Perugia, near Sant’Egidio
Type: Regional international airport
Airlines & Destinations:
Ryanair:
Destination: London Stansted – Brussels Charleroi – Vienna – Malta – Tirana
Wizz Air:
Destination: Bucharest – Tirana
Major Train Stations in Umbria – Train service in Umbria is operated primarily by Trenitalia and Trenitalia Tper, covering both Intercity and regional routes.
Perugia Train Station (Perugia Fontivegge)
Location: West of City Centre
Lines: Terontola–Foligno line
Services:
Regional trains to Florence – Rome, – Assisi – Terni
Intercity to Milan – Rome – Naples (via connections)
Connections: Buses and Minimetrò to Perugia old town
Foligno Train Station
Location: Central Umbria
Importance: Major junction station
Lines:
Rome – Ancona line
Foligno – Terontola line
Services:
Intercity and regional trains to Rome – Ancona – Perugia
Frequent service to Assisi and Spoleto
Terni Train Station
Location: Southern Umbria
Lines:
Rome – Ancona mainline
Terni – Sulmona – L’Aquila line
Services: Regional and Intercity trains; connection point for southern Umbria
Connections: To Marmore Falls and Narni
Spoleto Train Station
Line: Rome – Ancona
Services: Regional trains to Rome – Foligno – Terni
Assisi (Santa Maria degli Angeli)
Location: about 5 km from Assisi town
Lines: Foligno – Terontola line
Major Bus Terminals & Networks
Bus services in Umbria are provided by:
Busitalia Sita Nord (regional routes)
FS Busitalia (urban and extra-urban)
Sulga (airport shuttles and long-distance)
FlixBus and MarinoBus (intercity)
Perugia Bus Terminal (Piazza Partigiani)
Location: Below the historic centre, connected by escalators
Services:
Regional buses to Assisi – Gubbio – Todi -Orvieto
Sulga shuttles to Florence – Rome Airports
FlixBus to Rome – Florence – Milan -Bologna
Terni Bus Terminal
Location: Near train station
Routes: To Narni – Amelia – Orvieto – Spoleto – Marmore Falls
Foligno Bus Station
Location: Adjacent to the train station
Routes: To Spello – Montefalco – Bevagna – Perugia
Assisi Bus Stops
Multiple stops in Santa Maria degli Angeli and Assisi old town
Linked to train station and Perugia
Ferries in Umbria
Although Umbria is landlocked, it does have lake ferry services:
Lake Trasimeno Ferries (Navigazione Lago Trasimeno)
Location: Lake Trasimeno (Western Umbria)
Main Ports: Passignano sul Trasimeno – Tuoro sul Trasimeno – Castiglione del Lago – San Feliciano
Destinations: Isola Maggiore (main island) – Isola Polvese (seasonal service)
Service: Regular and seasonal ferry connections for tourists and locals

It is advisable to check the latest schedules for these transportation methods as they could be subject to change.