- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche
An important archaeological museum with Piceni, Greek, and Roman finds that explain Ancona's ancient roots.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mestre to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mestre to Ancona will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Mestre to Ancona without transferring at least once.
Regionale 16037 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1737 · Regionale 4493
Regionale 16811 · Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915
Regionale 16037 · Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493
Regionale 16801 · Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale Veloce 1729
Regionale 16787 · Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale Veloce 3931
Regionale 16787+
FRECCIAROSSA 8815
8923+
Intercity 613
8913+
Regionale TTPER 17459
8925+
Regionale Veloce 1729
8925+
FRECCIAROSSA 8823Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mestre to Ancona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m 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 Mestre to Ancona:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mestre to Ancona costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $95 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€46). The journey takes 3h 43m versus 3h 17m 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 Frecciarossa.
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 Mestre to Ancona trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 16037 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1737 · Regionale 4493 | 5:18 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 6h56 | 12:14 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16037+ FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 5:18 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 5h13 | 10:31 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16037 · Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 | 5:18 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 6h36 | 11:54 AM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 | 7:17 AM Venice Mestre | 4h37 | 11:54 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale TTPER 18127 | 7:17 AM Venice Mestre | 5h48 | 1:05 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 | 7:17 AM Venice Mestre | 5h59 | 1:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 8:17 AM Venice Mestre | 6h33 | 2:50 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale TTPER 18127 | 8:17 AM Venice Mestre | 4h48 | 1:05 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 | 8:17 AM Venice Mestre | 4h59 | 1:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16811 · Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 8:36 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 6h14 | 2:50 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 9:20 AM Venice Mestre | 5h30 | 2:50 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 9:20 AM Venice Mestre | 5h56 | 3:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce 3923 | 9:20 AM Venice Mestre | 7h00 | 4:20 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale TTPER 1763 | 10:17 AM Venice Mestre | 6h23 | 4:40 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 10:17 AM Venice Mestre | 4h59 | 3:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 3923 | 10:17 AM Venice Mestre | 6h03 | 4:20 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17277 · Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale Veloce 3923 | 10:26 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 5h54 | 4:20 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
8911+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 11:17 AM Venice Mestre | 5h59 | 5:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale Veloce 3923 | 11:17 AM Venice Mestre | 5h03 | 4:20 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale TTPER 1763 | 11:17 AM Venice Mestre | 5h23 | 4:40 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 12:17 PM Venice Mestre | 4h59 | 5:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale TTPER 17459 | 12:17 PM Venice Mestre | 5h07 | 5:24 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 12:17 PM Venice Mestre | 7h05 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16777 · Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale TTPER 17459 | 12:26 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 4h58 | 5:24 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 1:17 PM Venice Mestre | 7h09 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 1:17 PM Venice Mestre | 6h05 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale TTPER 17459 | 1:17 PM Venice Mestre | 4h07 | 5:24 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 2:17 PM Venice Mestre | 6h09 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 2:17 PM Venice Mestre | 6h59 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 2:17 PM Venice Mestre | 5h05 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16787 · Regionale Veloce 3979+ Intercity 613 | 2:28 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 5h55 | 8:23 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16787 · Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 2:28 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 5h58 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16787+ FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 2:28 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 4h05 | 6:33 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce 1729 | 3:17 PM Venice Mestre | 6h21 | 9:38 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 3:17 PM Venice Mestre | 5h59 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 3:17 PM Venice Mestre | 5h09 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16768+ FRECCIAROSSA 9431 · FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 3:58 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 4h33 | 8:31 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 4:17 PM Venice Mestre | 4h59 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Intercity 613 | 4:17 PM Venice Mestre | 4h06 | 8:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce 1729 | 4:17 PM Venice Mestre | 5h21 | 9:38 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16801 · Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale Veloce 1729 | 4:28 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 5h10 | 9:38 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
8925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 5:17 PM Venice Mestre | 4h25 | 9:42 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 5:17 PM Venice Mestre | 6h06 | 11:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale Veloce 1729 | 5:17 PM Venice Mestre | 4h21 | 9:38 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16258+ FRECCIAROSSA 9437 · FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 6:58 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 4h40 | 11:38 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Mestre to Ancona run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:06, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 3:06 AM |
Last train 9:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Ancona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ancona trip today.
An important archaeological museum with Piceni, Greek, and Roman finds that explain Ancona's ancient roots.
A state museum inside Mole Vanvitelliana presenting tactile and visual explorations of Homer's world.
A modern art gallery in Palazzo Bosdari featuring twentieth-century Italian works and a strong local focus.
An elevated promenade and park with iconic sea views, monuments, and one of Ancona's best sunset walks.
The famous cliffside stairway and beach quarter below Passetto are loved for sea access and dramatic scenery.
Ancona's main square connects the port and old town, framed by civic buildings and everyday local life.
Traditional fish stew from the port, made with several Adriatic fish and tomato. It is Ancona’s signature seafood dish with deep local maritime roots.
Pizza-like flatbread baked with onion, anchovies, rosemary and olive oil. A beloved Ancona street and bakery specialty tied to local fishing traditions.
Ancona-style stockfish cooked with potatoes, tomato, olives and capers. It reflects historic trade links and is one of the city’s best-known traditional dishes.
Established seafood restaurant in the Portonovo area, known for wild mussels and Adriatic fish in a refined but relaxed coastal setting.
Respected fine dining seafood restaurant in Portonovo, valued for elegant presentations, quality fish and views linked to the Riviera del Conero.
Well-known traditional venue serving Marche dishes and seafood, appreciated for classic recipes and a welcoming, old-school atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels rise in summer, but dining and local transit are reasonable versus bigger tourist cities.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants if pleased, and round up taxi fares.
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Ancona Stazione Centrale -> Piazza Cavour, Ancona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mestre to Ancona 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 Ancona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mestre to Ancona trains use the Venezia Mestre Ospedale to Ancona station pair. Use this guide to compare Mestre and Ancona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Mestre Ospedale is 2 km from Mestre city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Sara, Hotel Altieri, Hotel Ducale.
Ancona is 1 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Ancona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Little Italy, Trattoria da Nordio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ancona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ancona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ancona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ancona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ancona: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Ancona, Grand Hotel Palace, SeePort Hotel.
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