Perugia is a city in the Italian region of Umbria. It has an important university that attracts many foreign students, is a major center of medieval art, has a stunningly beautiful central area and is home of the Umbria Jazz Festival. The city is a major producer of chocolates.
The center of Perugia: Fontana Maggiore in the foreground, the cathedral behind
Get in
By air
The Airport in Rome is three hours away (see the By bus section for transportation) and Milan's Malpensa airport about 7 hours away. Perugia has a small regional airport with connecting service to Milan and flights from London and Barcelona on Ryanair. A little further away, Pisa and Bologna are served by low cost European airlines.
By train
The train station is in the valley, a few kilometers from the centro storico (historic center) of the city. You can take the Mini Metro railway, a local bus or a taxi from the station. From Rome to Perugia by train is only €10.50 if you take Tren Regionale, otherwise it's double.
By bus
Buses from Rome Fumicino Airport depart from the lower level parking area at regular intervals (3 hours, 20 €). (NB: Many of the buses in the Tourist Bus Parking area are privately hired, and are not available to the general public. Some buses, such as the Sulga, may appear on the upper levels of Terminal C, but do not be concerned; they will arrive at the scheduled time in the lower level parking area. Be sure to check timetables online or elsewhere before arriving to be sure of departure times.)
By car
Perugia is just off the A1 autostrada that runs from Rome to Milan. Approximate travel times are Rome 2.5 hours, Orvieto 1 hour, Milan 6 hours, Florence 1 hour. Perugia is also accessible from other parts of Italy by car via the Autostrada.
Perugia has taken drastic measures against car traffic. At certain hours of the day, driving is forbidden in the city centre
