How to get from Bologna to Ancona
- 199 km as the crow flies
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
3h 05m
direct
Bus
€14
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bologna to Ancona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 199 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
199 km
Bologna to Ancona: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bologna → Anconabus
FlixBus·3h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Bologna to Ancona
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:35 and the last at 20:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 02:35 | 20:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bologna to Ancona works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bologna to Ancona, about 3h 5m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Bologna to Ancona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bologna to Ancona?
The most useful route takes about 3h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Bologna to Ancona?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:35 and the last at 20:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bologna to Ancona?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 02:35 and 20:45.
How far is Ancona from Bologna?
About 199 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bologna to Ancona cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bologna to Ancona?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Bologna to Ancona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 46m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Ancona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026