Umbria And Le Marche, Italy
Flying offers the fastest way to reach Italy from distant locations. Several airports serve the Perugia area, with varying international connectivity.
Check current schedules as routes vary seasonally.
High season brings highest prices; shoulder seasons offer balance, low season gives budget-friendly options.
PEG has basic facilities. FCO/FLR have extensive dining, shopping, and car rental.
From PEG: Bus (Perugia Airlink) or taxi. From FCO/FLR: Bus or train combinations.
Perugia Fontivegge is the main station. High-speed trains connect to nearby hubs (Terontola-Cortona, Chiusi) then transfer to regional trains for Perugia. Regional trains link to other Umbrian towns.
Perugia's main bus station is Piazza Partigiani. Busitalia Sita Nord and Sulga offer regional and intercity routes (e.g., direct service to Rome Fiumicino Airport). Flixbus also serves Perugia.
Requires valid national driving license and International Driving Permit (for non-EU citizens). Car rental is available at airports and city center. Be aware of ZTLs (Limited Traffic Zones) in historic centers and use external parking garages.
Perugia is an inland city, situated in the heart of Umbria. Therefore, sea or river arrivals are not applicable transportation options for reaching the city.
Plan your departure smoothly by knowing exit fees, procedures, and airport/station facilities.
Understand what services are available at various departure points.
FCO and FLR offer a full array of services for departing passengers.
Italy's train network offers efficient connections.
Long-distance buses offer direct, often affordable routes.
Freedom to explore Umbrian countryside at your own pace. Ideal for day trips outside the city.
A sense of freedom for exploring rural Umbria. Check license requirements. Be aware of city parking challenges.
Motorways are excellent (toll roads). Secondary roads can be winding and hilly in the countryside. Drive defensively.
Ensure you meet all legal requirements to drive in Italy.
Booking your car rental in advance is a smart decision.
Drive on the right. Seatbelts are mandatory. Headlights in tunnels. Mobile phone use is prohibited without hands-free. Speed limits are enforced.
Perugia's historic center has a ZTL. Non-resident vehicles cannot enter during specific hours. Fines are steep. Hotels in ZTLs offer guidance.
Parking in the historic center is limited to residents. Use paid parking garages outside the ZTL, connected by escalators or MiniMetro (e.g., Piazza Partigiani).
As Italy is part of the Schengen Area, internal border checks are not present when arriving from another Schengen country. Standard immigration procedures only apply upon your initial arrival at the first port of entry into the Schengen Area if you are coming from outside this zone.
