How to travel from Ancona to Ostia, Italy

The distance between Ancona and Ostia is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Fiumicino Airport.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance329km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and Ostia

There are several options for getting from Ancona to Ostia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Ancona and Ostia is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Ancona and Ostia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ancona to Ostia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Ostia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Ostia. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ancona to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Basilica San Paolo. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ancona and Ostia. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Ostia. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ancona to Ostia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Fiumicino Airport. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Ancona and Ostia. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m 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 Ostia. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Ostia is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Ostia. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Ancona and Ostia. The distance is around 329km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Ostia is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ancona and Ostia

Transport options from Ancona to Ostia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3hrs
€130($130)
hourly527km (328 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€26($26)
5 times a day302km (187 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€28($28)
twice daily373km (232 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€60($60)
on demand329km (205 miles)

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Airports near Ostia

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

FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Ostia
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Ostia
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Ostia