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Museo Tattile Statale Omero
A distinctive state museum where visitors can explore sculptures and architectural models by touch, designed for both sighted and visually impaired visitors.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Ancona will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 7 buses that leave Milan for Ancona on Thu, Jun 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 400 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Ancona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Milan to Ancona:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Ancona costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $136 (€110) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94 (€76). The journey takes 5h 34m versus 4h 28m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Ancona buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h50 | 1:05 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h30 | 1:55 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 5h40 | 1:55 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h15 | 5:40 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milan to Ancona run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 248 miles (400 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 248 miles (400 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 2:25 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Ancona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ancona trip today.
A distinctive state museum where visitors can explore sculptures and architectural models by touch, designed for both sighted and visually impaired visitors.
The main archaeological museum for the Marche region, with important Picene, Greek and Roman collections housed in Palazzo Ferretti.
Ancona’s principal civic art gallery, known for works by Podesti, Titian and other painters connected to the city and region.
Ancona’s best-known seaside promenade and cliff area, popular for views, sunsets and the monumental stairway descending toward the sea.
A large panoramic park with sea views, historic traces and open walking paths, increasingly popular for photography and relaxed local walks.
A lively historic square in the center, surrounded by notable buildings and a natural starting point for exploring old Ancona on foot.
Ancona's classic fish stew made with mixed Adriatic seafood, tomato, onion, and vinegar. It is one of the city's signature dishes and a staple of local maritime cooking.
Stockfish slowly cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, olives, capers, and olive oil. This is one of Ancona's most traditional dishes, linked to old seafaring trade routes.
Wild mussels from the Portonovo area on the Conero coast, prized for their intense flavor and protected local status. Often served simply to highlight their freshness.
Popular casual venue known for Marche specialties, seafood, and a modern osteria style that is relaxed but polished.
Well-known fine dining restaurant in Ancona, appreciated for refined seafood dishes, professional service, and an elegant atmosphere.
Established restaurant in the Portonovo area, known for Adriatic seafood and a scenic setting near the Conero coast.
Prices are moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are affordable, while hotels and seafront dining cost more in peak summer.
Service is usually included or modest. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 -> Ancona Centrale
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