- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche
An important archaeological museum with Piceni, Greek, and Roman finds that explain Ancona's ancient roots.
Buses from Apricena to Ancona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 159 miles (256 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 159 miles (256 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
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An important archaeological museum with Piceni, Greek, and Roman finds that explain Ancona's ancient roots.
A state museum inside Mole Vanvitelliana presenting tactile and visual explorations of Homer's world.
A modern art gallery in Palazzo Bosdari featuring twentieth-century Italian works and a strong local focus.
An elevated promenade and park with iconic sea views, monuments, and one of Ancona's best sunset walks.
The famous cliffside stairway and beach quarter below Passetto are loved for sea access and dramatic scenery.
Ancona's main square connects the port and old town, framed by civic buildings and everyday local life.
Traditional fish stew from the port, made with several Adriatic fish and tomato. It is Ancona’s signature seafood dish with deep local maritime roots.
Pizza-like flatbread baked with onion, anchovies, rosemary and olive oil. A beloved Ancona street and bakery specialty tied to local fishing traditions.
Ancona-style stockfish cooked with potatoes, tomato, olives and capers. It reflects historic trade links and is one of the city’s best-known traditional dishes.
Established seafood restaurant in the Portonovo area, known for wild mussels and Adriatic fish in a refined but relaxed coastal setting.
Respected fine dining seafood restaurant in Portonovo, valued for elegant presentations, quality fish and views linked to the Riviera del Conero.
Well-known traditional venue serving Marche dishes and seafood, appreciated for classic recipes and a welcoming, old-school atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels rise in summer, but dining and local transit are reasonable versus bigger tourist cities.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants if pleased, and round up taxi fares.
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Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 -> Piazza Cavour, Ancona
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Most Apricena to Ancona buses use the Lesina, Corso Vittorio Emanuele / Via G. Leopardi to Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 station pair. Use this guide to compare Apricena and Ancona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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