How much is a ticket from Ancona to Bologna?

The cheapest tickets from Ancona to Bologna start at $18. The average price for this route is around $35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the ride from Ancona to Bologna?

The average trip duration from Ancona to Bologna is 2h 50m, covering a distance of 199 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 47m and is operated by Trenitalia .

Which companies service the Ancona to Bologna route?

Several major companies operate on this route with 7 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus , Satam , Itabus , Trenitalia .

What is the earliest and latest departure time from Ancona to Bologna?

The earliest trip from Ancona to Bologna departs at 4:30am. And the latest trip departs at 11:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Ancona to Bologna?

A trip from Ancona to Bologna generates an estimated 4.9744375 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best company from Ancona to Bologna?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Satam , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 541 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Ancona to Bologna?

Based on Busbud reviews, the company Satam has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 4.2.

Which company has the most on-time service from Ancona to Bologna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Trenitalia , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Ancona to Bologna?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Satam , with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Bus and Train Ancona to Bologna from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Ancona to Bologna on April 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:45pm	Ancona	3h 25m	8:10pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
5:25pm	Ancona	1h 50m	7:15pm	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
4:45pm	Ancona	2h 41m	7:26pm	Bologna Centrale	No tags
6:55pm	Ancona	3h 15m	10:10pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
5:25pm	Ancona	1h 50m	7:15pm	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ancona to Bologna on April 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:45pm	Ancona	3h 25m	8:10pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
9:25am	Ancona	1h 50m	11:15am	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags
4:30am	Ancona	3h 25m	7:55am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ancona to Bologna on April 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Ancona	2h 35m	5:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
9:25am	Ancona	1h 50m	11:15am	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags
4:30am	Ancona	3h 25m	7:55am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ancona to Bologna on April 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:45pm	Ancona	3h 25m	8:10pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
9:25am	Ancona	1h 50m	11:15am	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags
4:30am	Ancona	3h 25m	7:55am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ancona to Bologna on April 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Ancona	2h 35m	5:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
9:25am	Ancona	1h 50m	11:15am	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags
4:30am	Ancona	3h 25m	7:55am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ancona to Bologna on April 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Ancona	2h 35m	5:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
9:25am	Ancona	1h 50m	11:15am	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags
4:30am	Ancona	3h 25m	7:55am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Ancona to Bologna on April 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:40pm	Ancona	2h 35m	5:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
9:25am	Ancona	1h 50m	11:15am	Bologna Centrale	Fastest
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags
4:30am	Ancona	3h 25m	7:55am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:20am	Ancona	1h 55m	9:15am	Bologna Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:25 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Ancona to Bologna

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 2 hours 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

2h 26mAverage Duration

200 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $166	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $215	Average Duration2h 26m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ancona and Bologna?

Stops in Ancona

A
ANCONA
Via dei Cappuccini 4, 60128 Ancona AN, , Italy
B
Stazione Ferroviaria Ancone - Piazza Rosselli
Piazza Rosselli, 28, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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C
Palombina
Palombina, Via Flaminia, 60126 Ancona AN, Italy
D
Stazione degli Autobus Ancona Nord
Via Grancetta, 16A, 60033 Grancetta Bassa AN, Italy
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E
Ancona stazione degli autobus
Via Guglielmo Marconi, 40, 60125 Ancona, Italy
F
Stazione degli Autobus - Porto di Ancona
Molo Santa Maria, 60121 Ancona, Italy

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Corticella
40128 Bologna BO, Italy
C
San Ruffillo
40141 Bologna BO, Italy
D
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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E
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
F
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,481 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Trenitalia

3.9/558 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.5

Satam

4.4/5542 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.9

Wi‑Fi4.2

Itabus

3.8/5994 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.0

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ancona to Bologna by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is a ticket from Ancona to Bologna?
The cheapest tickets from Ancona to Bologna start at $18. The average price for this route is around $35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Ancona to Bologna?
The average trip duration from Ancona to Bologna is 2h 50m, covering a distance of 199 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 1h 47m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which companies service the Ancona to Bologna route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 7 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Satam, Itabus, Trenitalia.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Ancona to Bologna?
The earliest trip from Ancona to Bologna departs at 4:30am. And the latest trip departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Ancona to Bologna?
A trip from Ancona to Bologna generates an estimated 4.9744375 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Ancona to Bologna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Satam, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 541 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Ancona to Bologna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the company Satam has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 4.2.
Which company has the most on-time service from Ancona to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Ancona to Bologna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Satam, with a cleanliness rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04-14

$35

04-15

$14

Today

$12

04-17

$16

04-18

$12

04-19

$19

04-20

$19

04-21

$18

The cheapest trip from Ancona to Bologna was searched and found on Apr 16, 2026 with a price of $12

To save money and make sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Ancona to Bologna, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay between $12 and $181 for a bus or train ticket from Ancona to Bologna based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at $12 on 2026-04-18.

Usually Trenitalia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Ancona to Bologna?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time3h 15m	Avg Price$28	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 26m	Avg Price$41	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time2h 20m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures20