The cheapest and fastest trains from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 40 trains that leave Ancona station for Bologna Centrale on Fri, May 08, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 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.
Regionale Veloce 17141:15 PM2h33Ancona station3:48 PMBologna Centrale$251One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39108:45 AM2h41Ancona station11:26 AMBologna Centrale$251One-way0 transfers
Regionale 4486 · Regionale TTPER 17468 · Regionale TTPER 175583:45 PM3h10Ancona station6:55 PMBologna Centrale$251One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39328:45 PM2h36Ancona station11:21 PMBologna Centrale$251One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39222:45 PM2h41Ancona station5:26 PMBologna Centrale$251One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 7583:06 AM1h46Ancona station4:52 AMBologna Centrale$341One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 980610:28 AM1h47Ancona station12:15 PMBologna Centrale$611One-way0 transfers
InterCityNotte 7523:12 AM1h50Ancona station5:02 AMBologna Centrale$341One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88308:25 PM1h50Ancona station10:15 PMBologna Centrale$561One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 881612:25 PM1h50Ancona station2:15 PMBologna Centrale$611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ancona station to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Ancona station to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Ancona station to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 1h55 | 7:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 2h41 | 8:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 | 6:15 AM Ancona station | 1h55 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 6:20 AM Ancona station | 1h55 | 8:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 6:45 AM Ancona station | 2h41 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 1h55 | 9:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 2h41 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 604 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 2h23 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 2h41 | 11:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 1h50 | 11:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 1h47 | 12:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 606 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 2h20 | 1:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 2h41 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 1h50 | 1:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 2h41 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 1h50 | 2:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 608 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 2h22 | 3:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 2h41 | 3:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 1:25 PM Ancona station | 1h50 | 3:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4238 · Regionale TTPER 17464 · Regionale TTPER 17554 | 1:45 PM Ancona station | 3h10 | 4:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 1h50 | 4:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 610 | 2:38 PM Ancona station | 2h22 | 5:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 2:45 PM Ancona station | 2h41 | 5:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 3:25 PM Ancona station | 1h50 | 5:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4486 · Regionale TTPER 17468 · Regionale TTPER 17558 | 3:45 PM Ancona station | 3h10 | 6:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 612 | 4:38 PM Ancona station | 2h23 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 4:45 PM Ancona station | 2h41 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4244 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 5:15 PM Ancona station | 3h11 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 5:25 PM Ancona station | 1h50 | 7:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4246 · Regionale TTPER 17452 | 5:45 PM Ancona station | 3h03 | 8:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 6:25 PM Ancona station | 1h50 | 8:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614 | 6:38 PM Ancona station | 2h22 | 9:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 6:45 PM Ancona station | 2h41 | 9:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 8:25 PM Ancona station | 1h50 | 10:15 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 | 8:45 PM Ancona station | 2h36 | 11:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 758 | 3:06 AM Ancona station | 1h46 | 4:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 752 | 3:12 AM Ancona station | 1h50 | 5:02 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 754 | 3:17 AM Ancona station | 2h13 | 5:30 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 4:45 AM Ancona station | 2h41 | 7:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale run on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 7:45 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Ancona station and Bologna Centrale from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ancona station to Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Piazza Rosselli.
- Little Italy
- Trattoria da Nordio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Ancona
- Grand Hotel Palace
- SeePort Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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