Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Umbria Mobilità (
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)
runs a frequent bus service from the airport to Perugia (€3,
30 minutes) and Assisi (€3, 20 minutes); you'll need the exact change. Tickets are a third
cheaper if you buy them from the airport bar.
Alternatively, a shuttle bus (€8) leaves from Piazza Italia for the airport about two hours
before each flight, stopping at the train station. From the airport, buses leave once every-
one is on board.
A taxi costs approximately €30.
BUS
It's a steep 1.5km climb from Perugia's train station, so a bus is highly recommended (and
essential for those with luggage). The bus takes you to Piazza Italia. Tickets cost €1.50
from the train-station kiosk or €2 on board. Validate your ticket on board to avoid a fine.
A 10-ticket pass costs €12.90.
CAR & MOTORCYCLE
Perugia is humorously difficult to navigate and most of the city centre is only open to res-
idential or commercial traffic. Perugia has several fee-charging car parks (€0.80 to €1.60
per hour, 24 hours a day). Piazza Partigiani and the Mercato Coperto are the most central
and convenient. There's also a free car park at Piazza Cupa.
MINIMETRÒ
These single-car people-movers traverse between the train station and Pincetto (just off
Piazza Matteotti) every minute. A €1.50 ticket works for the bus and Minimetrò. From the
train station facing the tracks, head right up a long platform.
DON'T MISS
TASTING OLIVE & GRAPE
The Lungarottis, who operate most of the wineries around here, are the closest thing Umbria has to a
ruling noble family these days. At their wine estate,
Cantine Giorgio Lungarotti
( 075 988 66
49;
http://lungarotti.it
;
Viale Giorgio Lungarotti 2; 9am-12.30pm & 3-6pm Mon-Fri,
9am-12.30pm & 3-6pm Sat) , you can take a spin of their cellars and taste the fruits of their labours. A
basic €12 tasting gets you three wines: a full-bodied Rubino red; a citrusy, straw-coloured Torre di Gi-
ano white; and Grifone, a fresh, floral rosé. For the more expensive tastings (€18 to €25), they'll crack
open some of their best bottles. All tastings are accompanied by Umbrian bread and extra-virgin olive
oil. Stock up on Lungarotti wine, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and brandy in the
enoteca
(wine bar).
