- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche
An important archaeological museum with Piceni, Greek, and Roman finds that explain Ancona's ancient roots.
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$33
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$39
Fastest journey on Sep 02
6 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
6 h 53 m
Buses on Sep 02
11
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Ancona will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 11 buses from Venice to Ancona, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct buses cover the 225 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 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 Venice to Ancona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $763.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $763 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Ancona:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Ancona costing on average $53.
A train is $715 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Ancona costing on average $763.
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 6h 5m versus 3h 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, 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Ancona buses for today, Tuesday, September 1. 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 | 9:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 8h25 | 5:40 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 8h05 | 5:40 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 9h15 | 9:05 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 8h55 | 9:05 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 7h20 | 12:05 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h00 | 12:05 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 7h10 | 7:40 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 6h50 | 7:40 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 9h05 | 2:10 PM Ancona, Via Einaudi Luigi / Via del Lavoro ( Port) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 8h45 | 2:10 PM Ancona, Via Einaudi Luigi / Via del Lavoro ( Port) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 6h55 | 1:05 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 6h35 | 1:05 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 7h05 | 1:55 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Venice to Ancona run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $15 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 139 miles (225 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 139 miles (225 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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.

Most Venice to Ancona buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 station pair, with some services arriving at Ancona, Via Einaudi Luigi / Via del Lavoro ( Port). Use this guide to compare Venice and Ancona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
Ancona, Via Einaudi Luigi / Via del Lavoro ( Port) is 1 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Ancona, Via Einaudi Luigi / Via del Lavoro ( Port) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Ancona, Via Einaudi Luigi / Via del Lavoro ( Port). ATMs are available at Ancona, Via Einaudi Luigi / Via del Lavoro ( Port).
Ticket office support is available at Ancona, Via Einaudi Luigi / Via del Lavoro ( Port).
Available at Ancona, Via Einaudi Luigi / Via del Lavoro ( Port): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ancona, Via Einaudi Luigi / Via del Lavoro ( Port): Basic accessibility features available.
Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) is 2 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona). ATMs are available at Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona).
Ticket office support is available at Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona).
Available at Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona): Accessible for those with reduced mobility.
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