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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Rab is to bus and ferry which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Rab is to Catamaran and bus and line 9309 ferry which takes 9h 26m and costs €65 - €120.

How far is it from Ancona to Rab?

The distance between Ancona and Rab is 281 km.

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

The best way to get from Ancona to Rab without a car is to Catamaran and bus and line 9309 ferry which takes 9h 26m and costs €65 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Ancona to Rab, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rab?

There are 4048+ hotels available in Rab.

Ancona to Rab - 4 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, bus, and line 9309 ferry

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

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

Catamaran, bus, line 9309 ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
2. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry
9h 26m
€66–120
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centralebus 433 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Rijeka bus stationbus 541
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
13h 59m
€63–109
Train, bus, ferry
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 Airporttrain Re
4. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
5. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
11h 9m
€76–213
Train, ferry, line 9309 ferry
1. Take the train from Ancona to Pesarotrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Novaljaferry
3. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry
9h 45m
€86–151

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

7Weekly Services

11h 9mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.5 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Ancona to Rab. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Zadar, walk to Zadar - Gaženica terminal, take the bus to Zadar, walk to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor, take the bus to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor, take the bus to Obilaznica, walk 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 9m.

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