- 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
$33
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ancona will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ancona without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18518 · Regionale TTPER 17850 · Regionale Veloce 3929
Regionale 18520 · Regionale 17834 · Regionale Veloce 3931
Regionale 18490 · Autobus TTPER B0402 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925
Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0400 · Regionale Veloce 3921
Regionale 18502 · Regionale 17808 · Regionale Veloce 18133
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 · FRECCIAROSSA 9809
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 · FRECCIAROSSA 8829
FRECCIAROSSA 8508 · FRECCIAROSSA 8807
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 · FRECCIAROSSA 8809
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 · FRECCIAROSSA 9805Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ancona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ancona:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ancona costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€26). The journey takes 3h 26m versus 3h 7m 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.
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 Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ancona trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 1792 | 7:17 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h23 | 11:40 AM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 · FRECCIAROSSA 9803 | 7:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h53 | 10:13 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 · FRECCIAROSSA 8805 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h25 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18510 · Regionale 17820 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 10:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h07 | 3:16 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ Intercity 607 | 10:55 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 2:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18512 · Regionale 17824 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 12:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h07 | 5:16 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4077 · Regionale Veloce 4154 | 12:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h26 | 5:40 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18516+ Intercity 588+ Regionale TTPER 17459 | 1:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h15 | 5:24 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 · FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h11 | 4:31 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Regionale TTPER 17459 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h29 | 5:24 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18518 · Regionale TTPER 17850 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | 2:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h13 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4091 · Regionale Veloce 4156 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h53 | 8:07 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 · FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h14 | 5:34 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18520 · Regionale TTPER 17934+ Intercity 613 | 3:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h14 | 8:23 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18520 · Regionale TTPER 17934 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 3:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h17 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 · FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h13 | 6:33 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 · FRECCIAROSSA 9809 | 3:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h52 | 6:47 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 4:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h07 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4081 · Regionale Veloce 4196 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h58 | 11:12 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520 · FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 4:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h03 | 7:39 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ Intercity 613 | 4:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h28 | 8:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18526 · Regionale 17838 · Regionale Veloce 1729 | 5:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h29 | 9:38 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 · FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h11 | 8:31 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4083 · Regionale Veloce 94680 | 6:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h06 | 1:20 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Regionale Veloce 1729 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h18 | 9:38 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 · FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 6:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h06 | 9:42 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8526 · FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 7:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h06 | 10:42 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 · FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 8:41 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h57 | 11:38 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17852+ InterCityNotte 755 | 10:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h25 | 2:47 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce 3901 | 4:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h48 | 9:20 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Ancona run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 13:40. The fastest train covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 1:40 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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