The Magic of Abruzzo Blog
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"We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us." Anonymous
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 Below you’ll find answers to the questions that we are asked most often.
This FAQ series will be the primary way we can help people visiting our site to get the information they need. Question: Which airport is closest to you? Answer: There are a couple of options. ABRUZZO REGIONAL (PSR) AIRPORT If you are arriving from another European airport using Ryan Airlines you can fly into the Abruzzo Regional Airport in Pescara. This airport has very few flights at the moment but is planning major renovations to add lots more flights and many more airlines. The renovations should be finished by 2022. This airport though is only 30 minutes from our house. You can take the train or the bus from Pescara Central Station. There are several shuttle buses going from the airport to the train/bus station. ROME LEONARDO DAVINCI FIUMICINO (FCO) AIRPORT Fiumicino is the main international airport in Rome used by the major airlines for intercontinental as well as national and European flights. If you are arriving from the U.S.A. then you will arrive in the Fiumicino airport in Rome. There is a direct bus from Fiumicino airport to the Sulmona/Pratola25 stop. It leaves from arrivals at Door 5. It takes about two hours. CIAMPINO AIRPORT Ciampino is a much smaller international airport in Rome servicing budget airlines. If you are arriving from any country in the EU, you could fly into Ciampino airport. There is a direct bus from the Ciampino Airport to the Sulmona/Pratola25 stop. It takes about an hour and a half. Abruzzo is only a mere 2 hours from the Rome airports. With easy access to buses and trains – Why not give Abruzzo a chance for your next holiday? We are Domenico and Margaret and are the proud owners of La Rocca Mia House B&B in Roccacasale, Italy. Domenico is a native to this area and I moved to Abruzzo after retiring from an international teaching career. We wanted to live the simple life in this rural part of Italy. We discovered that this region of Abruzzo was indeed magical and wanted to share that with our family and friends which is why we decided to open our home as a B&B. We opened our doors officially in 2016. As people began to come we realized that they wanted more than just a B&B for an overnight stay. Our guests wanted to experience the local community with us. So we began to show them around, invite them to events and introduce them to the local farmers and medieval villages. We have now developed an experiential travel concept to pair with our Bed and Breakfast. Email us to get started on an itinerary that will prove to be a holiday of a lifetime! Click here: [email protected] We’d like to help you. Send us your questions and we’d be happy to answer them as soon as we can.  Below you’ll find answers to the questions that we are asked most often. This FAQ series will be the primary way we can help people visiting our site find the information they need. Question: The number one question asked by potential guests to our B&B is ... how do I get from Rome to you in Abruzzo? Answer: There are three ways to get from Rome to Roccacasale: by car, by bus or by train.  BY CAR
The distance from the Rome Airport to Roccacasale is 141 km. When leaving the airport follow the green signposts for the Autostrada (highway) and L’Aquila. These lead you onto the Grande Raccordo Anulare, A91, follow this to uscita (exit) 14, the A24 (this is a toll road) signposted to L’Aquila and Pescara. After 30 to 40 minutes take A25 to Pescara and Chieti. Follow this to the exit for Sulmona/Pratola Peligna and then follow signs to Roccacasale. BY TRAIN If you are taking the train you will need to take the express train into Rome Central from the airport first and then find your way to the train station using the Metro to Tiburtina. You can follow the signs to the biglietteria (ticket office) where you can buy tickets to Sulmona or Pratola Peligna and get train information. Or you can buy your ticket online. It costs about 10 euros and takes about 3-4 hours. This is the longest of the three ways but it is a beautiful journey. The train travels slowly through beautiful mountain scenery, stopping at a number of stations, giving you ample time to enjoy the view. BY BUS There is a semi-direct bus from Fiumicino airport to the Sulmona/Pratola25 stop call ProntoBus. It leaves from arrivals at Door 5. It takes about 2 hours with a stop at the Ciampino airport and one in Avezzano. For up to date times and prices go to www.prontobusitalia.com. If you are already in Italy and coming from Rome Central and you want to come by bus you will need to go to the Tiburtina bus station and take the Flixbus to Abruzzo. Again you can order your ticket online and use Sulmona as your destination. It takes two hours with a stop in Avezzano. Both bus companies, as well as the train, have websites that can be translated into English and all three have mobile apps. www.prontobusitalia.it and www.flixbus.it https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html If you are coming from the Rome or Ciampino airports, the best way would be to take the ProntoBus. If you are coming from the center of Rome, the best way is to take the Flixbus. If you are coming from anywhere else in Italy, for example, Florence, the best way is to take the train. We’d like to help you. Send us your questions to [email protected] and we’d be happy to answer them as soon as we can. By the way, if you coming to La Rocca Mia House B&B we would be happy to make the arrangements for you by ordering your tickets and collecting you at the train or bus station and bringing you to the B&B! Experience the Heart of Authentic Unspoiled Italy |
About the authorThis blog is curated by Margaret Gigliotti, B&B owner, teacher, explorer, wine drinker and creative writer. 
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