How to travel from Como to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Como and Ancona is around 463km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Como to Ancona 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 AnconaComo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale then Bologna Centrale and then to Ancona.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ancona Nord.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Autolinee Ventre

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Drive

Drive to Ancona.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance479km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Ancona

There are several options for getting from Como to Ancona by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Como and Ancona is around 463km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Como 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 Como to Ancona is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Ancona. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Como and Ancona. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Como and Ancona. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Como and Ancona with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 6h 25m.

Autolinee Ventre, ASF Autolinee srl, Lecco Trasporti and FlixBus run regular bus services between Como and Ancona. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Como to Ancona. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then Bologna Centrale and then to Ancona. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Como and Ancona. The distance is around 479km (297 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 Como to Ancona is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

How do I get from Como to Ancona

Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Ancona

Transport options from Como to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€77($77)
hourly463km (288 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale3h 40m
€75($75)
every 2 hours463km (288 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 25m
€31($31)
once a week478km (297 miles)
Bus via Stazione Autolinee Bergamo9hrs
€40($40)
twice daily564km (351 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€87($87)
on demand479km (297 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