- 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.
Flights from Zurich to Ancona depart on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $204 (€168) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 03:33, the last at 21:15. The fastest flight covers the 354 miles (570 km) distance in 2h 55m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 354 miles (570 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $204 (€168) |
Flights per day 7 |
Fastest flight 2h 55m |
First flight 3:33 AM |
Last flight 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 70 days |
Cheapest price
$192
Average price
$511
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Flights per day
42
Distance
570 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Zurich to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Ancona will cost around $511 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $192.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Ancona without transferring at least once.
Intercity 540+
Leonardo express 4705+
EC2987
Regionale Veloce 4158+
EC2987+
Leonardo express 4651
Regionale Veloce 4156+
Leonardo express 4631+
EC2987
LX1726+
Regionale 83071 · Regionale 12539 · Regionale Veloce 4154
LX1726+
Intercity 540+
Leonardo express 4705
LH5765+
LH7418
LH5763+
LH7418
LH1185+
LH108+
EN8300
LH1185+
LH106+
EN8300
LH1185+
LH106+
LH7418Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Ancona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $204.
Distance: 354 miles (570 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$627 Average price | $160 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Zurich to Ancona:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Ancona costing on average $160 (€131).
A bus is $549 (€450) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Ancona costing on average $627 (€514).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 6m.
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Ancona flights for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:10 PM Zurich | 19h20 | 3:30 PM Ancona | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Zurich | 19h15 | 3:30 PM Ancona | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
LX1726+ Regionale 83071 · Regionale 12539 · Regionale Veloce 4154 | 7:20 AM Zurich Airport | 10h20 | 5:40 PM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
LX1726+ Intercity 540+ Leonardo express 4705 | 7:20 AM Zurich Airport | 12h30 | 7:50 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
LX1726+ Regionale Veloce 4156+ Leonardo express 4631 | 7:20 AM Zurich Airport | 12h47 | 8:07 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
LX632+ LH2229+ EN8300 | 7:25 AM Zurich Airport | 9h05 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS148 · OS183+ LH7418 | 7:30 AM Zurich Airport | 9h00 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS148 · OS183+ EN8300 | 7:30 AM Zurich Airport | 9h00 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS148 · OS185+ LH7418 | 7:30 AM Zurich Airport | 9h00 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
DE4312 · DE4419+ Regionale 83099 · Regionale 12723 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 14h38 | 10:38 PM Ancona station | 4 transfers | |
DE4312 · DE4419+ Leonardo express 4671+ Regionale Veloce 94680 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 17h20 | 1:20 AM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
DE4312 · DE4419+ Regionale Veloce 4158+ Leonardo express 4651 | 8:00 AM Zurich Airport | 14h38 | 10:38 PM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
LX976+ LH1935+ LH7418 | 8:10 AM Zurich Airport | 8h20 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1183 · LH232+ Regionale Veloce 4156+ Leonardo express 4631 | 8:15 AM Zurich Airport | 11h52 | 8:07 PM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
LH1183 · LH232+ Leonardo express 4705+ Intercity 540 | 8:15 AM Zurich Airport | 11h35 | 7:50 PM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
LX1660+ LX4085+ Intercity 540+ Leonardo express 4705 | 8:25 AM Zurich Airport | 11h25 | 7:50 PM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
LX1052+ LH2055+ LH7418 | 8:30 AM Zurich Airport | 8h00 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
EC2987+ Regionale Veloce 4158+ Leonardo express 4651 | 8:30 AM Zurich Airport | 14h08 | 10:38 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
EC2987+ Regionale Veloce 4156+ Leonardo express 4631 | 8:30 AM Zurich Airport | 11h37 | 8:07 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
EC2987+ Intercity 540+ Leonardo express 4705 | 8:30 AM Zurich Airport | 11h20 | 7:50 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
OS132 · OS185+ LH7418 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 7h40 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS132 · OS185+ EN8300 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 7h40 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
EW763+ Leonardo express 4651+ Regionale Veloce 4158+ EW886 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 13h48 | 10:38 PM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
EW763+ Leonardo express 4671+ Regionale Veloce 94680+ EW886 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 16h30 | 1:20 AM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
EW763+ Regionale 83099 · Regionale 12723 · Regionale Veloce 4158 | 8:50 AM Zurich Airport | 13h48 | 10:38 PM Ancona station | 4 transfers | |
LH1185+ LH108+ EN8300 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 7h05 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1185+ LH106+ EN8300 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 7h05 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1185+ LH106+ LH7418 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 7h05 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1185+ LH5146+ Leonardo express 4671+ Regionale Veloce 94680 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 15h55 | 1:20 AM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
LH1185+ LH5146+ Regionale Veloce 4158+ Leonardo express 4651 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 13h13 | 10:38 PM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
LH1185+ LH5146+ Regionale Veloce 4156+ Leonardo express 4631 | 9:25 AM Zurich Airport | 10h42 | 8:07 PM Ancona station | 3 transfers | |
LH5763+ LH7418 | 9:30 AM Zurich Airport | 7h00 | 4:30 PM Ancona Marche Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ571+ Leonardo express 4705+ Intercity 540 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 8h55 | 7:50 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
AZ571+ Regionale Veloce 4156+ Leonardo express 4631 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 9h12 | 8:07 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
AZ571+ Regionale Veloce 4158+ Leonardo express 4651 | 10:55 AM Zurich Airport | 11h43 | 10:38 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
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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 Marche Airport, Ancona -> Ancona Railway Station, Ancona
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