- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona station to Rome 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 Rome will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 23 trains that leave Ancona station for Rome on Thu, Jul 16, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 208 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 3 h 55 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.
Intercity 533
Intercity 541
Regionale Veloce 4157
Regionale Veloce 4153
Regionale Veloce 4151
Regionale 19797+
FRECCIARGENTO 8851
Regionale Veloce 4157
Regionale Veloce 4151
Regionale Veloce 4153
Regionale Veloce 4161Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona station to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona station to Rome:
A train is $0.93 (€0.76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ancona station to Rome costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
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, Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ancona station to Rome trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 · FRECCIAROSSA 9637 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 4h45 | 5:10 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4155 | 1:50 PM Ancona station | 4h20 | 6:10 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9647 | 3:23 PM Ancona station | 4h17 | 7:40 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 541 | 3:55 PM Ancona station | 4h35 | 8:30 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 · FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 5:25 PM Ancona station | 4h15 | 9:40 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4157 | 6:50 PM Ancona station | 3h45 | 10:35 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4161 | 7:50 PM Ancona station | 3h55 | 11:45 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3932+ InterCityNotte 770 | 8:45 PM Ancona station | 9h50 | 6:35 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 4151 | 3:33 AM Ancona station | 3h51 | 7:24 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 754+ FRECCIAROSSA 9601 | 3:49 AM Ancona station | 4h51 | 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19789 · Regionale 7497 · Regionale Veloce 4519 | 5:05 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 10:45 AM Rome Termini | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19789+ Intercity 531 | 5:05 AM Ancona station | 3h55 | 9:00 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4205 · Regionale Veloce 20797 | 5:15 AM Ancona station | 5h43 | 10:58 AM Rome Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 533 | 5:50 AM Ancona station | 4h05 | 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 · FRECCIAROSSA 9515 | 6:15 AM Ancona station | 4h34 | 10:49 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19797+ FRECCIARGENTO 8851 | 7:30 AM Ancona station | 3h30 | 11:00 AM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4209 · Regionale Veloce 4167 | 7:33 AM Ancona station | 5h17 | 12:50 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4153 | 9:05 AM Ancona station | 3h55 | 1:00 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 · FRECCIAROSSA 9623 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 4h45 | 2:10 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9625 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 4h15 | 2:43 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 5h09 | 3:49 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ancona station to Rome run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:33, the last at 18:50. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (208 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 129 miles (208 km) |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 1:33 AM |
Last train 6:50 PM |
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World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
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Elegant Baroque square with Bernini's fountains, lively atmosphere, and superb people-watching.
Historic square and gathering place at the Spanish Steps, ideal for classic city views and strolls.
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