With a population of 21,086, Sulmona is a must-see destination in Abruzzo, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sulmona to see all of its attractions.
Although Sulmona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pescara Liberi (PSR), which is located 30 miles from Sulmona. The shortest flight to Sulmona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Sulmona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Sulmona to Naples takes 2h 03m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £8 for a 2h 35m trip. The train station in Sulmona is called Sulmona, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Sulmona is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 74 miles from Sulmona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sulmona, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Sulmona takes 150 miles and will cost you around £6. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Sulmona Pratola Peligna, located 5 miles from the city centre of Sulmona. Sulmona Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £75 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Sulmona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.79 and £26.38. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sulmona, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.