Photo By Eleonora Dottorini
HOW TO REACH PERUGIA
BY AIR
To reach Perugia by air, you can fly into San Francesco d’Assisi Airport (Perugia International Airport), which is the closest airport to the city. The airport offers several domestic and international flights.
From the airport, you can reach the city center by:
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal and can take you directly to your destination in Perugia.
Bus: There is a shuttle bus service that connects the airport to Perugia’s main bus terminal and city center.
Car rental: Several car rental agencies operate at the airport if you prefer to drive.
In addition, you can also fly into Rome’s Fiumicino or Ciampino Airport or Florence’s Peretola Airport and then travel to Perugia by train or car.
BY TRAIN
To reach Perugia by train, you can travel to Perugia’s main railway station, Perugia Centrale (also known as Perugia Fontivegge). Here’s how you can get there:
From Rome:
Take a train from Roma Termini station. Direct trains to Perugia typically take around 2-2.5 hours. There are both regional and high-speed train options available.
From Florence:
Trains from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station to Perugia take around 2-2.5 hours. Some routes may require a transfer at Terontola-Cortona or another nearby station.
From Milan:
You can take a high-speed train from Milano Centrale to Florence or Arezzo, then transfer to a regional train to Perugia. The travel time is approximately 4-5 hours.
From Bologna:
Take a train from Bologna Centrale to Florence and then transfer to a train heading to Perugia. The journey usually takes around 3-4 hours.
BY CAR
From the North (Milan, Florence), the best exit for Perugia on the A1 motorway is at Valdichiana, where the superstrada SS75bis branches into Umbria at Trasimeno Lake and continues towards Perugia.
From Rome travelling northwards along the A1 motorway the best exit for reaching Perugia is at Orte, which is connected to the regional capital at first by the SS204 to Terni and then by the E45 (or SS3bis) from Terni to Perugia.
The SS75bis has five exits for Perugia (from North): Perugia-Ferro di Cavallo, Perugia-Madonna Alta, Perugia-San Faustino (best to reach the main railway FS station, also good for the old town center), Perugia-Prepo (best to reach the old town center) and Perugia-Piscille (good to reach the old town center), Perugia-Ponte San Giovanni.
PARKING
Perugia has an extensive parking system.
To find the parking lot closest to your destination, go to:
Find Your Parking (link presente)
Piazza Partigiani Parking: Comfortably connected to Piazza Italia right in the centre of town via a series of escalators that run through the ancient Rocca Paolina. (1st hour: €1.90 , Subsequent hours: €2.30, Flat Rate from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM €3.20, 1 day 23,00€)
Piazzale Umbria Jazz Parking: free parking connected by Minimetrò to Pincetto (Perugia city center).
HOW TO GET AROUND PERUGIA
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The urban transport service is managed by Busitalia – Sita Nord, with connections reaching neighborhoods and areas outside the historic center.
You can view the updated lines and schedules on the official Busitalia – Sita Nord website.
Minimetrò: a new system of urban transport to and from historic center. The Minimetrò runs Mondays-Sundays with a car passing on average every 2/3 minutes with the following operating hour:
MONDAYS- SATURDAYS from 7.00 am – 9.05 pm
SUNDAYS or Public Holidays from 9.00 am – 8.45 pm
The tickets are available at automatic dispensers at the entrance of each Minimetrò station, as well as at authorized dealers (some cafés, newsstands, …).
Tickets from €1.50
From Fontivegge Station to the historic center, stop at Pincetto.
Visit the Minimetro website for more information.
Minimetro website
TAXI
Phone: +39 075 5004888 (available 24 hours).
Where to stay
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Sina Brufani
Since 1884, Sina Brufani has been the only 5-star luxury hotel overlooking the historic center of Perugia, offering a panoramic view of Umbria’s green valleys.
Located in the heart of the medieval city, just steps from Corso Vannucci.
Contact us at +39 075 5732541 or by email at sinabrufani@sinahotels.com
Locanda della Posta
A hotel overlooking Corso Vannucci in the heart of the historic center, just steps away from monuments and masterpieces of Italian art.
Contact us at +39 075 5728925 or by email at info@locandadellaposta.it
Priori Secret Garden
A charming hotel just steps from the historic center of Perugia.
A true hub where experiences, people, stories, curiosities, and passions come together.
Contact us at +39 075 573 2524 or by email at info@priorisecretgarden.it.
Use the discount code UNIPGAIDMAY2025 when booking.
HTL Fortuna
A hotel dating back to the 1300s, located just steps from the historic center of the city.
Contact us at +39 075 5722845 or by email at fortuna@umbriahotels.com.
Hotel Giò
A 4-star hotel located near the city center of Perugia, where pianos become sofas, keyboards form the floors, and light shines from saxophones. Tables rest on bottles, barrels turn into chairs and lamps, and wine crates serve as bedside tables.
Contact us at +39 075 5731100 or by email at reception@hotelgio.it.