- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche
Major archaeological museum in Palazzo Ferretti with important Piceni, Greek, and Roman collections from across the Marche region.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Ancona will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 22 buses that leave Naples for Ancona on Fri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 313 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Naples to Ancona 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 6h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Naples to Ancona:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Ancona costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $111 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77 (€63). The journey takes 6h 39m versus 4h 38m 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, Itabus, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 19h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 18h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 18h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 17h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 04:19PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 17h03 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 16h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 16h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 15h52 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 15h27 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 15h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 14h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 14h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Ancona buses for today, Thursday, June 18. 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 | 5:00 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 8h20 | 1:20 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 6h30 | 2:00 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 7h05 | 4:40 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Napoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale) | 10h10 | 8:05 PM Ancona, Piazza Rosselli (Stazione Ferroviaria) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Napoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale) | 10h00 | 7:55 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 6h15 | 7:30 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 8h50 | 10:20 PM Ancona, Piazza Rosselli (Stazione Ferroviaria) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 6h25 | 9:40 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Napoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale) | 12h35 | 4:25 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 7h30 | 4:45 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Naples to Ancona run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 194 miles (313 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 194 miles (313 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Ancona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ancona trip today.
Major archaeological museum in Palazzo Ferretti with important Piceni, Greek, and Roman collections from across the Marche region.
Innovative tactile museum inside Mole Vanvitelliana, designed for inclusive exploration of sculptures, models, and art through touch.
Ancona’s main civic art gallery, known for works by Francesco Podesti and paintings spanning the Renaissance to the modern era.
Famous seaside promenade and cliff area with the monumental stairway, caves, and one of Ancona’s most photographed views.
Lively historic square, often called Piazza del Papa, surrounded by significant buildings and central to city life.
Large park on the headland with sea views, military traces, open green space, and popular sunset walks.
Ancona's traditional fish stew, usually made with multiple Adriatic fish and seafood, tomato, vinegar, and toasted bread. It is one of the city's signature seaside dishes.
A classic local preparation of stockfish slowly cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs. It is one of the most emblematic dishes of Ancona's home-style cooking.
Wild mussels from the Portonovo bay area, prized for their intense flavor and protected local tradition. They are often served simply to highlight their freshness.
Well-regarded contemporary restaurant in Ancona known for refined seafood dishes, tasting menus, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Established osteria appreciated for traditional Marche cooking, pasta, and seafood in a warm, rustic setting near the historic center.
Popular seafood-focused restaurant with modern presentation and a stylish atmosphere, often chosen for creative Adriatic fish dishes.
Moderate by Italian standards. Coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and seafood restaurants near the port cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not obligatory, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 -> Ancona Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples to Ancona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ancona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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