How to travel from Ancona to Florence

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ancona to Florence

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 113 miles (183 km)

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$31

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$85

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3h 36m

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3h 6m

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4h 41m

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4h 11m

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3h 19m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ancona to Florence is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Florence:

A bus is $0.09 (€0.07) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Florence costing on average $31 (€25).

A bus is $492 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Florence costing on average $522 (€422).

The fastest way to travel from Ancona to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 41m.

Flight takes on average 20h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ancona and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ancona to Florence among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 13m faster (3h 6m by train vs 3h 19m by car) and roughly $55 (€44) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $85 (€69)). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Ancona to Florence

How to get from Ancona to Florence by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Ancona to Florence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM4h30
    Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681
    1:35 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM4h30
    Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681
    1:35 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9802 · FRECCIAROSSA 9515
    6:15 AM2h49
    Ancona station
    9:04 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1001One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3930 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539
    6:45 PM5h05
    Ancona station
    11:50 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $341One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525
    12:45 PM5h07
    Ancona station
    5:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $341One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519
    10:45 AM5h07
    Ancona station
    3:52 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $341One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:20 AM5h45
    Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681
    1:05 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 PM4h55
    Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681
    9:40 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM5h05
    Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681
    7:50 PMScandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Danish Air TransportDX1702+RegionaleRegionale 20653 · Regionale Veloce 4104
    6:05 AM12h43
    Ancona Marche Airport
    6:48 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1591One-way
    2 transfers
  • Danish Air TransportDX1704+RegionaleRegionale 20687 · Regionale 4106
    1:15 PM7h40
    Ancona Marche Airport
    8:55 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Danish Air TransportDX1702+RegionaleRegionale 20621 · Regionale 4100
    6:05 AM8h43
    Ancona Marche Airport
    2:48 PMFlorence Santa Maria Novella
    $1611One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ancona to Florence

Travel to Florence easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ancona to Florence.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ancona and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ancona to Florence is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Florence:

A bus is $0.09 (€0.07) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Florence costing on average $31 (€25).

A bus is $492 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Florence costing on average $522 (€422).

The fastest way to travel from Ancona to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 41m.

Flight takes on average 20h 23m.

The distance from Ancona to Florence is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Ancona to Florence is:
  • Around 41 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ancona and Florence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ancona to Florence:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ancona Marche Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ancona station and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ancona to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Florence by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ancona to Florence:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Ancona to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Florence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.
To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.

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