How to travel from Ancona to Livorno, Italy

The distance between Ancona and Livorno is around 392km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ancona to Livorno by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LivornoAncona if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Livorno Centrale.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Livorno Train Station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Livorno.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and Livorno

There are several options for getting from Ancona to Livorno by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Ancona and Livorno is around 392km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Ancona and Livorno by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ancona to Livorno is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Livorno, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Livorno. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ancona to Livorno. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Ancona and Livorno. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Ancona and Livorno. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ancona to Livorno. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Ancona and Livorno. Buses run twice a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ancona to Livorno. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Livorno Centrale. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Livorno is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Livorno. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) 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 Ancona and Livorno. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Livorno is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ancona and Livorno

Transport options from Ancona to Livorno
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€36($36)
hourly392km (244 miles)
Train via Firenze S.M.N.6h 25m
€31($31)
once a week397km (247 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€40($40)
twice a week439km (273 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€75($75)
on demand412km (256 miles)

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Airports near Livorno

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

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Livorno
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Livorno
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Livorno