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How to get fromAncona to Istriaby train, ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ancona to Istria by train, ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ancona to Cesenatrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Cesenatico Port to Port of Rovinjferry ferry
    8h 32m
    €143–174

  2. Catamaran, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry ferry 51
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Pulaferry ferry 9141
    9h 45m
    €35–145

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centralebus bus 433 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus bus 536 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Venice Mestre Central Train Station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    12h 15m
    €63–94

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Villa Opicinatrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Divaca to Pulatrain train
    13h 10m
    €51–150

  5. Catamaran, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry ferry 51
    2. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    12h 25m
    €38–152

  6. Catamaran, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry ferry 51
    2. Drive from Port of Zadar to Pulacar car
    8h 38m
    €55–171

Ancona to Istria by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Istria, Croatia?

You can take a ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Pula via Port of Zadar in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ancona to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Bologna Centrale and Venice Mestre Central Train Station in around 12h 15m.

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