The cheapest and fastest trains from Ancona to Bologna
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Bologna will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 40 trains that leave Ancona for Bologna every day 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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 3910
Regionale 4486 · Regionale TTPER 17468 · Regionale TTPER 17558
Regionale Veloce 3932
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922
Regionale Veloce 3904
InterCityNotte 758
FRECCIAROSSA 9806
InterCityNotte 752
FRECCIAROSSA 8824
FRECCIAROSSA 8816Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ancona to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 200 km
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Live departures
Ancona to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Bologna trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 | 03:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 06:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 | 04:20 Ancona station | 1h55 | 06:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 | 04:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 07:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802 | 05:15 Ancona station | 1h55 | 07:10 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 | 05:20 Ancona station | 1h55 | 07:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 | 05:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 08:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 | 06:20 Ancona station | 1h55 | 08:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 | 06:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 09:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 604 | 07:38 Ancona station | 2h23 | 10:01 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 07:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 10:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 | 08:25 Ancona station | 1h50 | 10:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 | 09:28 Ancona station | 1h47 | 11:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 606 | 09:40 Ancona station | 2h20 | 12:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 | 09:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 12:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 | 10:25 Ancona station | 1h50 | 12:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 | 10:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 13:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 11:25 Ancona station | 1h50 | 13:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 608 | 11:38 Ancona station | 2h22 | 14:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 | 11:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 14:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 | 12:25 Ancona station | 1h50 | 14:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 4238 · Regionale TTPER 17464 · Regionale TTPER 17554 | 12:45 Ancona station | 3h10 | 15:55 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 4155+ Intercity 588 | 12:50 Ancona station | 2h59 | 15:49 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 13:25 Ancona station | 1h50 | 15:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 610 | 13:38 Ancona station | 2h22 | 16:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 | 13:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 16:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 | 14:25 Ancona station | 1h50 | 16:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 4486 · Regionale TTPER 17468 · Regionale TTPER 17558 | 14:45 Ancona station | 3h10 | 17:55 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 612 | 15:38 Ancona station | 2h23 | 18:01 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926 | 15:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 18:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 4244 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 | 16:15 Ancona station | 3h11 | 19:26 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 | 16:25 Ancona station | 1h50 | 18:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 4246 · Regionale TTPER 17452 | 16:45 Ancona station | 3h03 | 19:48 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 17:25 Ancona station | 1h50 | 19:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 614 | 17:38 Ancona station | 2h22 | 20:00 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 | 17:45 Ancona station | 2h41 | 20:26 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8830 | 19:25 Ancona station | 1h50 | 21:15 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3932 | 19:45 Ancona station | 2h36 | 22:21 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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InterCityNotte 758 | 02:06 Ancona station | 1h46 | 03:52 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 752 | 02:12 Ancona station | 1h50 | 04:02 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 754 | 02:17 Ancona station | 2h13 | 04:30 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ancona to Bologna
Trains from Ancona to Bologna run on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia from Ancona to Bologna trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia trains will get you between Ancona and Bologna from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ancona to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ancona to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ancona and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Piazza Rosselli.
- Little Italy
- Trattoria da Nordio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Ancona
- Grand Hotel Palace
- SeePort Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Elevators, ramps.
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