What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Istria?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Istria is to Catamaran and ferry which costs €80 - €180 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Istria?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Istria is to Catamaran and fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Istria?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Istria. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Bologna, Trieste Centrale and Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ancona and Istria?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ancona to Istria. However, there are services departing from Port of Ancona and arriving at Port of Pula via Port of Zadar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Ancona to Istria?

The distance between Ancona and Istria is 316 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Ancona to Istria?

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How do I travel from Ancona to Istria without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Istria without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 22m and costs €120 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Istria?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Ancona to Istria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Istria bus from?

Ancona to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where does the Ancona to Istria bus arrive?

Ancona to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 10556+ hotels available in Istria.

Ancona to Istria - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, Catamaran, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Ancona to Istria by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Cesenatrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Cesenatico Port to Port of Rovinjferry
8h 22m
€124–192
Catamaran, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
2. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Pulaferry 9141
9h 45m
€81–175
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
4. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
9h 47m
€122–454
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bolognabus
2. Take the bus from Bologna to Triestebus
3. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
11h 41m
€152–361
Catamaran, drive
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
2. Drive from Port of Zadar to Pulacar
8h 38m
€101–171
Catamaran, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
2. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvorbus
12h 25m
€101–212
Catamaran, fly
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry
2. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane ZAD - PUY
7h 32m
€89–250

Ancona to Istria by ferry

2Weekly Ferries

9h 45mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ancona to Istria.

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Distance: 315.9 km
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Istria, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Ancona to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Bologna, Trieste Centrale, and Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Pula via Port of Zadar in around 9h 45m.

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