How to travel from Cinque Terre to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Cinque Terre and Ancona is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Ancona (AOI).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
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Train

Take the train to Parma and then to Ancona.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)

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Drive

Drive to Ancona.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance452km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Ancona

There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Ancona by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Cinque Terre and Ancona is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (192 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Cinque Terre and Ancona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Ancona is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Ancona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Ancona. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale and Parma. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Cinque Terre and Ancona. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Ancona. We recommend that you drive to Ancona. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Ancona. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Ancona (AOI). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Cinque Terre and Ancona. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Ancona is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Cinque Terre to Ancona

Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Ancona

Transport options from Cinque Terre to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 40m
€310($310)
every 4 hours1,132km (704 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€38($38)
every 3 hours422km (262 miles)
Train via Pontassieve7h 35m
€39($39)
once a week502km (312 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€82($82)
on demand452km (281 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