How to travel from La Spezia to Ancona, Italy

The distance between La Spezia and Ancona is around 413km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from La Spezia to Ancona 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 AnconaLa Spezia 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 15m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Train

Take the train to Parma and then to Ancona.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS and then to Ancona.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ancona.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance427km (265 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Spezia and Ancona

There are several options for getting from La Spezia to Ancona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €78 ($78).

The distance between La Spezia and Ancona is around 413km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from La Spezia and Ancona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Spezia to Ancona is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €78 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between La Spezia and Ancona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Spezia and Ancona. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Spezia to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Parma. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between La Spezia and Ancona. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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 La Spezia and Ancona. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Spezia to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between La Spezia and Ancona. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Spezia 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 15m.

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 La Spezia and Ancona. The distance is around 427km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Spezia to Ancona is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from La Spezia to Ancona

Compare travel optionsbetween La Spezia and Ancona

Transport options from La Spezia to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 15m
€315($315)
every 4 hours1,142km (710 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€38($38)
every 3 hours413km (256 miles)
Train via Viareggio6h 20m
€36($36)
once a week447km (278 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€40($40)
6 times a week430km (267 miles)
Bus via Siena Central Train Station5h 40m
€53($53)
once a week520km (323 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€78($78)
on demand427km (265 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