How to get to Gubbio: train, plane, car and bus

How to get to Gubbio

Gubbio is one of Italy's best-preserved medieval cities, set at the foot of Monte Ingino in the green heart of Umbria. Famous for the Corsa dei Ceri, the Palazzo dei Consoli and the Iguvine Tablets, it retains an authentic atmosphere that mass tourism has not yet affected. Getting there is not entirely straightforward, as the city is not served by the main railway, but there are several options.

Getting to Gubbio by train

Gubbio does not have its own station on the main rail network. The reference station is Fossato di Vico-Gubbio, on the Foligno-Ancona line, approximately 20 km from the city.

• From Rome Termini: Intercity or regional train to Foligno (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes), then change for Fossato di Vico (about 25 minutes), then Umbria Mobilità bus to Gubbio (about 30 minutes). Total time approximately 3 hours
• From Perugia: direct Umbria Mobilità bus (preferable to the train), approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
• From Ancona: regional trains to Fossato di Vico, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, then bus to Gubbio
• From Florence: train to Perugia or Fossato di Vico (via Terontola), approximately 2-3 hours with changes

From Fossato di Vico, the bus to Gubbio (Umbria Mobilità line) is the only public transport link, with limited frequency: check timetables in advance, especially on holidays.

Getting to Gubbio by plane

The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi (PEG), approximately 45 km away.

• From Perugia airport: taxi or rental car to Gubbio, approximately 40 minutes
• Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI): approximately 100 km, then car or train to Fossato di Vico and bus
• Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): approximately 230 km, then train and bus as described above
• Florence Peretola Airport (FLR): approximately 200 km, then rental car (the most convenient option)

Given Gubbio's location, a rental car from the airport is almost always the best choice for convenience and flexibility.

Getting to Gubbio by car

The car is undoubtedly the most practical way to reach Gubbio.

• From Perugia: SS298 (Strada Eugubina), approximately 40 km (40 minutes), scenic route through the Umbrian hills
• From Rome: A1 to Orte, then E45 towards Perugia, Bosco-Perugia Nord exit, then SS298, approximately 220 km (2 hours 30 minutes)
• From Ancona: A14 then SS76 to Fabriano, then SS3 and SS219 to Gubbio, approximately 110 km (1 hour 30 minutes)
• From Florence: A1 to Arezzo, then SS73 and E45 to Umbertide, then SS219 to Gubbio, approximately 200 km (2 hours 30 minutes)
• From Assisi: SS444 and SS298, approximately 50 km (50 minutes)
• From Urbino: SS73bis, approximately 75 km (1 hour 15 minutes) through the Marche Apennines

The historic centre is largely a restricted traffic zone. Recommended car parks: Piazza Quaranta Martiri car park (large, partially free, 2 minutes from the centre), San Pietro car park, Teatro Romano car park.

Getting to Gubbio by bus

• Umbria Mobilità (now Busitalia Umbria) operates the main connections:
• Perugia-Gubbio: approximately 1 hour 10 minutes, several services daily
• Fossato di Vico-Gubbio: approximately 30 minutes, connecting with trains from Rome and Ancona
• Gualdo Tadino-Gubbio: approximately 20 minutes
• FlixBus: nearest stop at Perugia, then regional bus
• In summer, tourist services towards Monte Cucco and the Bottaccione Gorge

Getting around Gubbio

Gubbio is a city to experience on foot, with one unmissable transport option.

• The historic centre is entirely walkable: from the Palazzo dei Consoli to the Cathedral, from the Roman Theatre to Piazza Quaranta Martiri, everything is within easy reach
• Monte Ingino Cable Car (Funivia Colle Eletto): open-cage cabins (the famous "gabbiette") climbing from the centre to Monte Ingino and the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo in approximately 5 minutes. A unique and panoramic experience
• Urban buses for outlying districts and the industrial zone
• Local taxi for excursions to the surroundings (Bottaccione Gorge, Monte Cucco Park, Città di Castello)

Note: the centre's streets are steeply sloped and stone-paved. Comfortable shoes are essential.

Practical tips

Gubbio is a perfect destination for those seeking authentic Umbria, away from the crowds of Assisi and Perugia. If you do not have a car, plan bus schedules carefully: frequency is limited, especially at weekends. The Corsa dei Ceri (15 May) is the event of the year, but during this period the city is extremely crowded and parking is insufficient: arrive early or use shuttle buses. For a complete experience, combine Gubbio with Perugia, Assisi and Monte Cucco Park.

To plan your stay, also check our guides on where to stay in Gubbio, what to see in Gubbio in 2 days and where to eat in Gubbio.