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Compare bus and train 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 $16.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
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$24 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39078:34 AM2h44Bologna Centrale11:18 AMAncona station$241One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 39078:34 AM2h44Bologna Centrale11:18 AMAncona station$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 88258:45 PM1h57Bologna Centrale10:42 PMAncona station$1501One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 391110:34 AM3h16Bologna Centrale1:50 PMAncona station$241One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 391511:34 AM3h16Bologna Centrale2:50 PMAncona station$241One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39057:34 AM2h48Bologna Centrale10:22 AMAncona station$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:40 AM3h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:05 PMAncona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:50 AM3h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:55 PMAncona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 PM3h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:10 AMAncona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681$251One-way0 transfers
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Regionale 20647 · Regionale Veloce 41546:30 AM11h10Bologna Airport5:40 PMAncona station$1831One-way2 transfers
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Regionale 20771 · Regionale Veloce 41566:30 AM13h26Bologna Airport7:56 PMAncona station$1831One-way2 transfers
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Intercity 5406:30 AM12h35Bologna Airport7:05 PMAncona station$1971One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Ancona:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Ancona costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Ancona as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Ancona station.
- 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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