- Must visit
Galleria Nazionale delle Marche
The National Gallery of the Marche displays masterpieces in the Ducal Palace, making it Urbino's essential museum for Renaissance art.
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ancona to Urbino is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Urbino will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ancona for Urbino on Tue, Aug 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Urbino among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Urbino:
A train is €0.26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ancona to Urbino costing on average €11.
Other travel options to Urbino take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 51m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 13m by bus vs 1h 17m by car) and save roughly €9 compared to fuel and tolls (€11 vs €19). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:18AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:18AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 08:38AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 04:38PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:17PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 10:17PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Urbino buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:45 PM Ancona | 1h40 | 6:25 PM Urbino | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 PM Ancona | 1h40 | 7:25 PM Urbino | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ancona to Urbino run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €10 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 4:45 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Urbino — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Urbino trip today.
The National Gallery of the Marche displays masterpieces in the Ducal Palace, making it Urbino's essential museum for Renaissance art.
Raphael's modest birthplace preserves early works, documents, and atmosphere tied to one of the Renaissance's greatest painters.
Museum in the former convent of Santa Chiara, presenting archaeology and local history that broaden Urbino beyond Renaissance court culture.
Grand ceremonial square before the Ducal Palace, ideal for architecture views, photos, and absorbing Urbino's courtly atmosphere.
The UNESCO-listed old town itself is a rewarding walking area of steep lanes, brick facades, and memorable Renaissance vistas.
Urbino's main Renaissance square frames the palace and cathedral, making it the best starting point for understanding the historic center.
Crescia sfogliata is a flaky flatbread from the Marche, cooked on a griddle and often filled with local cheeses and cured meats. It is a signature street and home food in Urbino.
Passatelli in brodo are thick breadcrumbs, egg and cheese noodles pressed into hot broth. They are a classic festive dish in the Urbino area and wider Marche-Romagna borderlands.
Cappelletti are small stuffed pasta parcels, usually filled with cheese or meat and served in broth. They are a traditional holiday comfort dish in families around Urbino.
Refined restaurant in Urbino’s historic center, known for creative Marche cuisine, tasting menus and an elegant contemporary setting.
Established traditional restaurant serving regional pasta, roast meats and local specialties in a warm, classic dining room near the center.
Casual, reliable spot popular for piadina, crescia and simple Marche dishes. Good for an affordable meal in an informal atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: lodging can rise in peak season, but dining is fair and the compact center keeps local transport costs low.
Service is often included or modest. Restaurants: round up or leave €1-2 for good service. Cafes: small change. Taxis: round up the fare; large tips are not expected.
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Piazza Mercatale -> Piazza della Repubblica
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