Abruzzo Travel Forum

I will be returning to Barrea, in Abruzzo, late this summer for my second visit. I would like to take the train from the airport (DaVinci) to Avezzano, then a bus to Barrea. Anyone know how that works? Or would it be smarter just to rent a car again (with automatic transmission this time!) and drive? Thanks,
Emily

just the bus part takes two hours.. are you sure?

http://www.pescasserolionline.it/arrivo/autobus.htm
the regional abruzzo bus is L'Arpa.

for the train service,just check trenitalia.it

generally trains are much much slower than cars in this area - however
it can be quite suggestive if you have time and want to relax.
the last time i took the train it was not quite the most modern
train version, so don't expect anything overly fancy.
you can meet people though - they will be friendly.

if i were you, i'd definetely take a car if i was planning on further
travel within the area. in the mountains, local transportation
is cute but difficult. For one day it may be ok, but i wouldn't recommend
it for the entire vacation. if you plan to stay in barrea the entire time,
then perhaps using the train/bus might be an interesting experience.


hope this helps