Sulmona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sulmona

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.

When to visit Sulmona

Sulmona in September
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sulmona in September
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sulmona

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Sulmona

Airlines serving Sulmona

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sulmona

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sulmona

Most booked hotels in Sulmona

Hotel Rojan
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Hotel Ovidius
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Hotel Armando' s
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Hotel Santacroce Meeting
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Manhattan Village Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£60+

Hiring a car in Sulmona

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.

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.