How to travel from Trieste to Ancona, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Ancona is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Trieste 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.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre then Bologna Centrale and then to Ancona.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Ancona.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ancona.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance509km (316 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Ancona

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Ancona by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Trieste and Ancona is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (141 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Trieste and Ancona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Ancona is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Ancona, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Ancona. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Trieste and Ancona. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Trieste and Ancona. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Ancona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monfalcone Via Eugenio Valentinis and Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Marino Autolinee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Trieste and Ancona. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Ancona. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Ancona. instead which will take 6h 5m.

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 Trieste and Ancona. The distance is around 509km (316 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Ancona is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

How do I get from Trieste to Ancona

Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Ancona

Transport options from Trieste to Ancona
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
€44($44)
hourly499km (310 miles)
Plane and Train
6h 5m
€145($145)
5 times a day800km (497 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€47($47)
6 times a week511km (317 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€95($95)
on demand509km (316 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