- 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
$48
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bari to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Ancona will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 33 trains that leave Bari for Ancona on Fri, Jun 19, 18 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 trains cover the 389 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 52 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.
InterCityNotte 758
InterCityNotte 752
InterCityNotte 754
Intercity 606
Intercity 610
FRECCIAROSSA 9806
FRECCIAROSSA 8828
FRECCIAROSSA 8816
FRECCIAROSSA 8820
FRECCIAROSSA 8830Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bari to Ancona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bari to Ancona:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Ancona costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
The journey is about 1h 40m faster (4h 35m by train vs 6h 15m by car) and roughly $90 (€73) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($48 (€39) vs $138 (€112)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Ancona trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 5:20 AM Bari Centrale | 4h02 | 9:22 AM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ Ancona PortLink ANP09 | 5:20 AM Bari Centrale | 4h18 | 9:38 AM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ Ancona PortLink ANP15 | 5:55 AM Bari Centrale | 5h13 | 11:08 AM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 6:35 AM Bari Centrale | 3h50 | 10:25 AM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ Ancona PortLink ANP13 | 6:35 AM Bari Centrale | 4h03 | 10:38 AM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 7:30 AM Bari Centrale | 3h52 | 11:22 AM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ Ancona PortLink ANP17 | 7:30 AM Bari Centrale | 4h08 | 11:38 AM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608 | 8:06 AM Bari Centrale | 4h29 | 12:35 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 608+ Ancona PortLink ANP57 | 8:06 AM Bari Centrale | 4h54 | 1:00 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 8:30 AM Bari Centrale | 3h52 | 12:22 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ Ancona PortLink ANP21 | 8:30 AM Bari Centrale | 4h03 | 12:33 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 9:28 AM Bari Centrale | 3h55 | 1:23 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ Ancona PortLink ANP25 | 9:28 AM Bari Centrale | 4h40 | 2:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610 | 9:55 AM Bari Centrale | 4h40 | 2:35 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 610+ Ancona PortLink ANP29 | 9:55 AM Bari Centrale | 5h03 | 2:58 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 10:30 AM Bari Centrale | 3h52 | 2:22 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ Ancona PortLink ANP27 | 10:30 AM Bari Centrale | 4h03 | 2:33 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 11:28 AM Bari Centrale | 3h52 | 3:20 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ Ancona PortLink ANP31 | 11:28 AM Bari Centrale | 4h10 | 3:38 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612 | 11:55 AM Bari Centrale | 4h40 | 4:35 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 612+ Ancona PortLink ANP63 | 11:55 AM Bari Centrale | 4h57 | 4:52 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 1:30 PM Bari Centrale | 3h52 | 5:22 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ Ancona PortLink ANP39 | 1:30 PM Bari Centrale | 4h08 | 5:38 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 614 | 1:55 PM Bari Centrale | 4h40 | 6:35 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614+ Ancona PortLink ANP45 | 1:55 PM Bari Centrale | 5h13 | 7:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 2:30 PM Bari Centrale | 3h52 | 6:22 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828+ Ancona PortLink ANP43 | 2:30 PM Bari Centrale | 4h08 | 6:38 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 4:30 PM Bari Centrale | 3h52 | 8:22 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830+ Ancona PortLink ANP81 | 4:30 PM Bari Centrale | 4h08 | 8:38 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 758 | 9:30 PM Bari Centrale | 5h26 | 2:56 AM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 752 | 9:45 PM Bari Centrale | 5h18 | 3:03 AM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 754 | 10:10 PM Bari Centrale | 4h59 | 3:09 AM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Ancona PortLink ANP51 | 10:10 PM Bari Centrale | 7h17 | 5:27 AM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bari to Ancona run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:42, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 241 miles (389 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 1:42 AM |
Last train 11:49 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.
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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