How to travel from Alessandria to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Alessandria and Ancona is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Alessandria to Ancona by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo then Bologna Centrale and then to Ancona.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Ancona (AOI).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Ancona.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Drive

Drive to Ancona.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alessandria and Ancona

There are several options for getting from Alessandria to Ancona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Alessandria and Ancona is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Alessandria and Ancona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alessandria to Ancona is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Alessandria and Ancona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alessandria and Ancona. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Alessandria and Ancona with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5hrs.

Trenord, Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Alessandria and Ancona. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alessandria and Ancona. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alessandria to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Alessandria and Ancona. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alessandria to Ancona. We recommend that you take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Ancona (AOI). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Ancona is Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ancona. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alessandria and Ancona. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alessandria to Ancona is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alessandria and Ancona

Transport options from Alessandria to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€44($44)
every 4 hours501km (311 miles)
Train to Ancona5hrs
€55($55)
once daily447km (278 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 15m
€310($310)
every 2 hours1,124km (699 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€34($34)
once daily549km (341 miles)
Bus via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station8h 35m
€62($62)
once a week708km (440 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€85($85)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Ancona

The following major airports near Ancona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

AOI
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ancona
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Ancona
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Ancona