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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Ancona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Ancona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Ancona:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Ancona costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Ancona
How to get from Bologna to Ancona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Ancona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:30 PM3h10Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:40 PMAncona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:30 PM3h10Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:40 PMAncona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 98116:45 PM1h46Bologna Centrale8:31 PMAncona station$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 174593:00 PM2h24Bologna Centrale5:24 PMAncona station$241One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 17297:12 PM2h26Bologna Centrale9:38 PMAncona station$241One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24939:12 AM2h42Bologna Centrale11:54 AMAncona station$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 PM3h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:10 AMAncona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM3h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:15 PMAncona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:55 AM3h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:50 AMAncona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681$271One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 4196+
Leonardo express 46553:30 PM7h42Bologna Airport11:12 PMAncona station$1621One-way2 transfers
AZ1318+
Regionale Veloce 94680+
Leonardo express 46713:30 PM9h50Bologna Airport1:20 AMAncona station$1621One-way2 transfers
AZ1314+
Regionale Veloce 4156+
Leonardo express 463111:00 AM9h07Bologna Airport8:07 PMAncona station$2831One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Ancona:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Ancona costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Ancona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Ancona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Ancona by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Satam, Ferrovie del Gargano to go to Ancona by bus.
- 30 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Satam.
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