- 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
$35
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Ancona will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 58 trains that leave Venice for Ancona on Fri, Jul 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 31 the direct trains cover the 225 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 39 m .
On Fri, Jul 31 the slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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 17083 · OROBICA LINE TTPER 18125 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale TTPER 17609 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911
Regionale Veloce 3989 · Regionale TTPER 18121 · Regionale 4229
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale Veloce 3929
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917
FRECCIAROSSA 8801
FRECCIAROSSA 8815
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 · FRECCIAROSSA 8803
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 · FRECCIAROSSA 9811
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 · FRECCIAROSSA 8829Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice 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 4h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Venice to Ancona:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Ancona costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
Ferry takes on average 48h 30m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $61 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€19). The journey takes 4h 19m versus 3h 28m 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 Venice to Ancona trains for today, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h38 | 11:18 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale TTPER 17609 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 7h10 | 1:50 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 6:53 AM Venice Mestre | 6h57 | 1:50 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 7h45 | 2:50 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h45 | 1:50 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h11 | 3:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h10 | 1:50 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17083 · OROBICA LINE TTPER 18125 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 7:59 AM Venezia Porto Marghera | 6h51 | 2:50 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 8:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h10 | 2:50 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 8:53 AM Venice Mestre | 6h23 | 3:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3997 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h36 | 3:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3997 · Regionale Veloce 3921 | 9:53 AM Venice Mestre | 6h27 | 4:20 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale Veloce 3921 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h40 | 4:20 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 10:53 AM Venice Mestre | 6h23 | 5:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale Veloce 3921 | 11:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h15 | 4:20 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 11:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h11 | 5:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 11:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h17 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 · FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h08 | 3:34 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h36 | 5:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 12:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h11 | 5:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 12:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 7h17 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 12:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h21 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale 4487 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h04 | 6:44 PM Ancona station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | 12:53 PM Venice Mestre | 6h29 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h17 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 7h21 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h11 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | 1:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h42 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 1:53 PM Venice Mestre | 6h33 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce 3929 | 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h17 | 7:22 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h21 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 7h11 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 2:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h46 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 2:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h41 | 6:33 PM Ancona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h11 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce 3931 | 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h21 | 8:26 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 8h18 | 11:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h36 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 7h18 | 11:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h11 | 9:16 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Intercity 613 | 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h18 | 8:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 · FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h05 | 8:31 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 4:53 PM Venice Mestre | 6h30 | 11:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h37 | 10:42 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h37 | 9:42 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 6h18 | 11:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 · FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h16 | 9:42 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 5h43 | 11:23 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 · FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h16 | 10:42 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 · FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h12 | 11:38 PM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h56 | 10:22 AM Ancona station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venice to Ancona run on average 35 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (225 km) distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 139 miles (225 km) |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 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 Venice 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 Venice to Ancona trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Ancona station pair, with some services arriving at Varano. Use this guide to compare Venice and Ancona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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.
Varano is 2 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Varano has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Varano.
ATMs are available at Varano.
Available at Varano: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varano.
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