- 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
$32
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Ancona will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 76 trains that leave Padua for Ancona on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 240 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 38 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 TTPER 1737 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717
Regionale Veloce 3967 · OROBICA LINE TTPER 18125 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale Veloce 3921
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717
FRECCIAROSSA 8801
FRECCIAROSSA 8815
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 · FRECCIAROSSA 8811
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 · FRECCIAROSSA 9811
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 · FRECCIAROSSA 8813Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Ancona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m 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 Padua to Ancona:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Ancona costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
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 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 Padua to Ancona trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8902+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 10:35 AM Padova | 4h41 | 3:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 3921 | 10:35 AM Padova | 5h45 | 4:20 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Intercity 607 | 10:35 AM Padova | 3h48 | 2:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 · FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 10:56 AM Padova | 3h38 | 2:34 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale Veloce 3921 | 11:09 AM Padova | 5h11 | 4:20 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale Veloce 3921 · Ancona PortLink ANP35 | 11:09 AM Padova | 5h20 | 4:29 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 2 transfers | |
8911+ Regionale Veloce 3921 | 11:35 AM Padova | 4h45 | 4:20 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 11:35 AM Padova | 5h41 | 5:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 11:35 AM Padova | 7h47 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 12:09 PM Padova | 5h07 | 5:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Ancona PortLink ANP39 | 12:09 PM Padova | 5h29 | 5:38 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 2 transfers | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 12:35 PM Padova | 4h41 | 5:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 12:35 PM Padova | 6h47 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 12:35 PM Padova | 7h51 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 · FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 12:56 PM Padova | 3h35 | 4:31 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale 4487 | 1:09 PM Padova | 5h35 | 6:44 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 1:35 PM Padova | 6h51 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 1:35 PM Padova | 5h47 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 1:35 PM Padova | 7h41 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | 2:09 PM Padova | 5h13 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale Veloce 3929 · Ancona PortLink ANP47 | 2:09 PM Padova | 5h29 | 7:38 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 2 transfers | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 2:35 PM Padova | 5h51 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 2:35 PM Padova | 4h47 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 2:35 PM Padova | 6h41 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 3:09 PM Padova | 5h17 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale Veloce 3931 · Ancona PortLink ANP81 | 3:09 PM Padova | 5h29 | 8:38 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 3:21 PM Padova | 3h12 | 6:33 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815+ Ancona PortLink ANP45 | 3:21 PM Padova | 3h47 | 7:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 3:35 PM Padova | 5h41 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 3:35 PM Padova | 4h51 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Intercity 613 | 3:35 PM Padova | 4h48 | 8:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 4:09 PM Padova | 5h07 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 4:35 PM Padova | 6h48 | 11:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 4:35 PM Padova | 4h41 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Intercity 613 | 4:35 PM Padova | 3h48 | 8:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 · FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 4:56 PM Padova | 3h35 | 8:31 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 5:35 PM Padova | 5h48 | 11:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 5:35 PM Padova | 5h07 | 10:42 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ InterCityNotte 765 | 5:35 PM Padova | 9h07 | 2:42 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 6:09 PM Padova | 5h14 | 11:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8927+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 6:35 PM Padova | 4h48 | 11:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8927+ FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 6:35 PM Padova | 4h07 | 10:42 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8927+ InterCityNotte 765 | 6:35 PM Padova | 8h07 | 2:42 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 · FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 6:56 PM Padova | 3h46 | 10:42 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 · FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 7:56 PM Padova | 3h42 | 11:38 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 · Regionale TTPER 18121 · Regionale 4229 | 10:10 PM Padova | 7h40 | 5:50 AM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3993+ InterCityNotte 755 | 10:10 PM Padova | 4h37 | 2:47 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 770 · InterCityNotte 757 | 10:33 PM Padova | 4h19 | 2:52 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 6:12 AM Padova | 5h06 | 11:18 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Ancona PortLink ANP17 | 6:12 AM Padova | 5h26 | 11:38 AM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 · Ancona PortLink ANP19 | 7:09 AM Padova | 4h59 | 12:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 | 7:09 AM Padova | 4h45 | 11:54 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:23 AM Padova | 3h08 | 10:31 AM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ Ancona PortLink ANP15 | 7:23 AM Padova | 3h45 | 11:08 AM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1737 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 | 7:29 AM Padova | 5h47 | 1:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 | 7:35 AM Padova | 5h41 | 1:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 | 7:35 AM Padova | 4h19 | 11:54 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce 1775 | 7:35 AM Padova | 6h21 | 1:56 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 | 8:09 AM Padova | 5h07 | 1:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale Veloce 1775 | 8:35 AM Padova | 5h21 | 1:56 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 | 8:35 AM Padova | 4h41 | 1:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 8:35 AM Padova | 6h15 | 2:50 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 · FRECCIAROSSA 8805 | 8:56 AM Padova | 3h49 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale Veloce 1775 | 9:09 AM Padova | 4h47 | 1:56 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · OROBICA LINE TTPER 18125 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 9:09 AM Padova | 5h41 | 2:50 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale Veloce 1775 · Ancona PortLink ANP25 | 9:09 AM Padova | 4h59 | 2:08 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 2 transfers | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 9:35 AM Padova | 5h41 | 3:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce 1775 | 9:35 AM Padova | 4h21 | 1:56 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 9:35 AM Padova | 5h15 | 2:50 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3997+ Intercity 607+ Ancona PortLink ANP27 | 10:09 AM Padova | 4h24 | 2:33 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3997+ Intercity 607 | 10:09 AM Padova | 4h14 | 2:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3997 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 · Ancona PortLink ANP31 | 10:09 AM Padova | 5h29 | 3:38 PM Ancona, Piazza Santa Maria (Porto di Ancona) | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3997 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 10:09 AM Padova | 5h07 | 3:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Padua to Ancona run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:33, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (240 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 149 miles (240 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 2:33 AM |
Last train 10:35 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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