How to travel from Palermo to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Ancona is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Palermo to Ancona by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Forli (FRL) then take the train to Ancona.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Ancona.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Bus

Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica and then to Ancona.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Naples then drive to Ancona.

  • Duration14h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Ancona

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Ancona by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Palermo and Ancona is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 613km (381 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Palermo and Ancona by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Ancona is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Ancona is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Ancona. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Ancona. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 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 Palermo and Ancona. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oreto - Orsi and Messina Piazza della Repubblica. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

SAIS Autolinee, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Palermo and Ancona. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Ancona. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Forli (FRL) then take the train to Ancona. 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Palermo to Ancona. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Forli (FRL) then take the train to Ancona. instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Ancona is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Palermo to Ancona

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Ancona

Transport options from Palermo to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 15m
€95($95)
every 4 hours847km (527 miles)
Train
15h 35m
€87($87)
once daily1,146km (712 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 55m
€66($66)
once daily1,184km (736 miles)
Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking18h 40m
€75($75)
once daily1,297km (806 miles)
Ferry and Car
14h 60m
€120($120)
once daily734km (456 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