How to travel from Ancona to Praiano, Italy

The distance between Ancona and Praiano is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ancona to Praiano 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 PraianoAncona if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Ancona (AOI) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Cetara.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Napoli Centrale.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Pompei.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Linea 2 Mari

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Drive

Drive to Praiano.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance470km (292 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and Praiano

There are several options for getting from Ancona to Praiano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Ancona and Praiano is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (215 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Ancona and Praiano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ancona to Praiano is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Praiano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Praiano. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ancona to Praiano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini, Napoli Centrale and Castellammare di Stabia. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Ancona and Praiano. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Praiano. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ancona to Praiano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pompei and Pompei. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Linea 2 Mari run regular bus services between Ancona and Praiano. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 50m 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 Praiano. We recommend that you fly from Ancona (AOI) to Naples (NAP) then take the bus to Cetara. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Praiano is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Praiano. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Praiano. The distance is around 470km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Praiano is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ancona and Praiano

Transport options from Ancona to Praiano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 20m
€205($205)
5 times a day1,103km (685 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€100($100)
5 times a day555km (345 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€48($48)
5 times a week522km (324 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€85($85)
on demand470km (292 miles)

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Airports near Praiano

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Praiano
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Praiano
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Praiano