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How to get fromAncona to Rabby train, ferry, bus or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ancona to Rab by train, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry, line 9309 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ancona to PesarotrainFr
    2. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Novaljaferry
    3. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry
    10h 15m

  2. Car ferry, bus, line 9309 ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarcarferry51
    2. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus
    3. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry
    12h 22m
    €15–33

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna CentraletrainFr
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste AirporttrainRe
    4. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
    5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    11h 53m
    €53–149

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centralebus421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Rijeka bus stationbus541
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    13h 54m
    €31–91

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ancona to Rab. However, you can take the train to Pesaro, walk to Pesaro Stazione, take the bus to Vienna Baia Flaminia, walk to Pesaro, take the ferry to Novalja, then take the line 9309 ferry to Rab. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ancona to Rab via Bologna Centrale, Venezia Mestre, Trieste Airport, Trieste Airport, Rijeka bus station, and Rijeka in around 11h 53m.

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