- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche
Ancona’s main archaeological museum displays Picene, Greek and Roman finds that explain the city’s long maritime and regional history.
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
1 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
1 h 46 m
Trains on 03 Sept
36
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Ancona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Ancona will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 36 trains from Bologna to Ancona, including 34 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 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 48 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 3927 · Regionale 4487
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925
Regionale Veloce 3901
Regionale TTPER 17433 · Regionale 4237
FRECCIAROSSA 8803
FRECCIAROSSA 8801
FRECCIAROSSA 8811
FRECCIAROSSA 9811
FRECCIAROSSA 8815Omio 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. 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 coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £445.
Distance: 200 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £445 Average Price | £46 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Bologna to Ancona:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Ancona costing on average £18.
A coach is £430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Ancona costing on average £445.
Other travel options to Ancona take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 55m.
Flight takes on average 12h 10m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £28. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 26m 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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 Bologna to Ancona trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 13:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h46 | 16:20 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 15:34 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 14:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 17:16 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h46 | 16:31 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale 4487 | 15:34 Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 18:44 Ancona station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 | 15:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 17:34 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 611 | 16:00 Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 18:23 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 16:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 19:22 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 16:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h48 | 18:33 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809 | 16:55 Bologna Centrale | 1h52 | 18:47 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 17:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h52 | 20:26 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h54 | 19:39 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 613 | 18:00 Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 20:23 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 18:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 21:16 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 | 18:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h46 | 20:31 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 19:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 21:42 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 20:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h49 | 23:23 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 20:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 22:42 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 21:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h53 | 23:38 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 23:39 Bologna Centrale | 3h03 | 2:42 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 0:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h37 | 2:47 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 757 | 0:27 Bologna Centrale | 2h25 | 2:52 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17433 · Regionale 4237 | 5:00 Bologna Centrale | 3h18 | 8:18 Ancona station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3901 | 6:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h46 | 9:20 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 7:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h48 | 10:22 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 603 | 8:00 Bologna Centrale | 2h36 | 10:36 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 8:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h44 | 11:18 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 8:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h46 | 10:31 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h46 | 11:31 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 605 | 10:00 Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 12:23 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 10:34 Bologna Centrale | 3h16 | 13:50 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 11:34 Bologna Centrale | 3h16 | 14:50 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9805 | 11:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 13:34 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 607 | 12:00 Bologna Centrale | 2h23 | 14:23 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 12:34 Bologna Centrale | 2h42 | 15:16 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 14:34 Ancona station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bologna to Ancona run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 32 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:46 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Ancona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ancona trip today.
Ancona’s main archaeological museum displays Picene, Greek and Roman finds that explain the city’s long maritime and regional history.
Art museum in Palazzo Bosdari with paintings, sculpture and civic collections, useful for understanding Ancona’s artistic heritage.
Museum inside the Lazzaretto complex presenting Ancona’s urban story through archaeology, models and multimedia exhibits.
Scenic urban pass above the city walls, popular for walking and for wide views over the harbour, old town and Adriatic coast.
Main piazza beside the port, good for civic architecture, local life and easy access to several historic sights in the centre.
Elegant seafront boulevard lined with monuments and public buildings, ideal for a short stroll between the harbour and city centre.
Fish stew from the port, traditionally made with several Adriatic species, tomato, vinegar and olive oil. It is Ancona’s signature seafaring dish.
Local bread ring enriched with olive oil, once baked for sailors. Crisp outside and soft inside, it is a classic Ancona snack.
Stockfish cooked slowly with potatoes, tomatoes, olives and white wine. A longstanding city favourite with strong maritime roots.
Refined dining room focused on carefully prepared seafood and seasonal ingredients, suited to a more polished evening out.
Historic seafood restaurant near the port, known for brodetto and classic Adriatic fish dishes in a smart but traditional setting.
Popular casual spot in Portonovo for moscioli, grilled fish and sea views. Best for a relaxed meal by the Conero coast.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Florence, while local buses and simple meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna 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 Bologna to Ancona trains use the Bologna Centrale to Ancona station pair, with some services arriving at Varano. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Ancona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale 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: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Bologna S. Vitale is 2 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna S. Vitale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
ATMs are available at Bologna S. Vitale.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Parking, WC.
Available at Bologna S. Vitale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna S. Vitale: Elevators, ramps.
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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