How to travel from Ancona to Rome, Italy

The distance between Ancona and Rome is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ancona to Rome by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance301km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ancona and Rome

There are several options for getting from Ancona to Rome by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Ancona and Rome is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Ancona and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ancona to Rome is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Ancona and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ancona and Rome. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ancona and Rome with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ancona and Rome. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Rome. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ancona and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 20m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ancona and Rome. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 20m 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 Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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 Rome. The distance is around 301km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ancona to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Transport options from Ancona to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€22($22)
5 times a day277km (172 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€45($45)
4 times a day307km (191 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€55($55)
on demand301km (187 miles)

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Airports near Rome

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

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome