How to travel from Rome to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Rome and Ancona is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rome 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.

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Train

Take the train to Ancona.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ancona Via Guglielmo Marconi.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Ancona.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance301km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Ancona

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

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

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Rome and Ancona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Ancona is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Ancona, 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 Rome and Ancona. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Ancona with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Rome and Ancona. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Rome and Ancona. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Ancona with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 15m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Ancona. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Ancona. We recommend that you take the train to Ancona. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Rome and Ancona. The distance is around 301km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Ancona is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Ancona

Transport options from Rome to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€22($22)
5 times a day277km (172 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€40($40)
twice daily311km (193 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€55($55)
on demand301km (187 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