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

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There are 3 ways to get from Ancona to Rab by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, line 9309 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ancona to Pesarotrain train Fr
    2. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Novaljaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry ferry
    10h 16m
    €101–286

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bolognabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Rijeka bus stationbus bus 541
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry
    13h 59m
    €76–128

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus stationbus bus 406 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry
    11h 13m
    €86–279

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

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

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 FF.SS., take the bus to Trieste, walk to Pesaro, take the ferry to Novalja, walk to Novalja, then take the line 9309 ferry to Rab. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ancona to Rab via Bologna Centrale, Trieste Centrale, Trieste, Rijeka bus station, and Rijeka in around 11h 13m.

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