//
Umbria is one of the smaller regions of Italy. It has no large cities and a total population of less than a million. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in the beauty of its agricultural land and in its many fascinating small towns.
By train
The main Rome-Florence railway line has a station at Orvieto, but not all trains stop there. A line also connects Rome with Florence via towns such as Spoleto, Assisi and Perugia.
By plane
There is a small airport at Perugia (PEG), with Ryanair offering direct flights from there to London Stansted, Brussels and Trapani.
All Umbrian cities are small and can be easily seen on foot. To travel between cities, a car is convenient if you don't mind the sometimes hilly roads, but there are also several train lines and bus lines in the region.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
Perugia (PG) · International · PEG
Loading places around the airport…
the capital of Umbria, a lively university town with a fascinating medieval centre.
home of St. Francis and a major religious center, the Basilica has the world's best medieval art collection frescoed on the walls.
picturesque lakeside town with many restaurants and shops.
Burri Collection (modern art) and the Pinacoteca Comunale art galleries.
a center for ceramics.
described as one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Italy.
beautiful hill town, birthplace of mercenary captain Braccio Fortebraccio.
a fascinating wine museum.
superb countryside around this market town on the River Tiber.
small but fascinating town.
Red–bricked town. Home of the painter, Il Perugino.
home of Italy's first printing press.
Great red wine.
famous for its Infiorata flower festival on Corpus Domini Sunday when the streets are covered with intricate flower designs.
famous for its Festival of the Two Worlds.
close to the source of the Clitumnus River, a location much admired by the Romans and, among others, Byron.
impressive hill town with much to see.
has the largest Roman bridge ever built.
great cathedral, Etruscan sites.
old Roman town on the banks of the River Tiber.
the main industrial town of Umbria.
a village literally called Bastard
has an interesting and well-preserved historical centre with a medieval appearance and an almost circular shape, partially still surrounded by walls
a good starting point also for exploring the Monte Peglia
beaches, swimming, walking and watersports
Articles and travel topics about Umbria and Italy.
ItinerariesExplore our Perugia and Umbria travel guide. Discover medieval hill towns, Assisi, Orvieto Cathedral, Lake Trasimeno, Sagrantino wine, and train routes.
8 min read
Travel tipsUnderstand travel insurance for a Schengen visa in 2026. Learn mandatory €30,000 medical coverage, zero deductible rules, and embassy-approved policies.
7 min read
Travel tipsComplete 2026 guide to global tourist taxes and access fees. Compare entry fees in Venice, Bali, Bhutan, Kyoto, and Edinburgh, and learn how to pay them.
8 min read
Travel tipsFind out how much does a trip to Italy cost in 2026. Compare realistic daily budgets for hotels, food, trains, and museum entry across three travel styles.
8 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.