- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 19 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ancona to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Florence will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 16 buses that leave Ancona for Florence on Sat, Jun 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Treno 94460 effettuato con bus FI32M · Treno 18910 effettuato con bus FI16F
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Treno 94462 effettuato con bus FI18M · Treno 18918 effettuato con bus FI20F
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Treno 94464 effettuato con bus FI20M · Treno 18924 effettuato con bus FI24F
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Treno 94452 effettuato con bus FI10M · Treno 94452 effettuato con bus FI10F
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Treno 94458 effettuato con bus FI14M · Treno 18908 effettuato con bus FI14F
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Treno 94460 effettuato con bus FI32M · Treno 18910 effettuato con bus FI16F
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Treno 94458 effettuato con bus FI14M · Treno 18908 effettuato con bus FI14FOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Florence:
A bus is $0.99 (€0.80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Florence costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $85 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55 (€45). The journey takes 4h 19m versus 3h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 02:16PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h34 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Florence buses for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUS L533D+ Regionale Veloce 4090 | 4:00 AM Ancona station | 7h55 | 11:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 6h50 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Treno 94452 effettuato con bus FI10M · Treno 94452 effettuato con bus FI10F | 4:45 AM Ancona station | 5h50 | 10:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 5h45 | 1:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Treno 94474 effettuato con bus FI12M · Treno 94456 effettuato con bus FI12F | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 2:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Treno 94458 effettuato con bus FI14M · Treno 18908 effettuato con bus FI14F | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 4:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Treno 94460 effettuato con bus FI32M · Treno 18910 effettuato con bus FI16F | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 5:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Treno 94462 effettuato con bus FI18M · Treno 18918 effettuato con bus FI20F | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 6h40 | 7:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
BUS L541C+ Regionale Veloce 4084 | 2:16 PM Ancona station | 7h34 | 9:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 5h05 | 7:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 6h15 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 4h55 | 9:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 6h35 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 6h10 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Ancona to Florence run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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