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 €80 - €140 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Rab is to train and ferry and line 9309 ferry which takes 10h 16m and costs €100 - €270.

How far is it from Ancona to Rab?

The distance between Ancona and Rab is 417 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 train and ferry and line 9309 ferry which takes 10h 16m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Ancona to Rab, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rab?

There are 3562+ hotels available in Rab.

Ancona to Rab - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 9309 ferry, and bus

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

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Train, ferry, line 9309 ferry
best
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
10h 16m
€102–263
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
14h 4m
€82–133
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Trieste C.letrain
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Rijeka bus stationbus 406 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
11h 34m
€92–261

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

4Weekly Services

10h 16mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest 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 C.le, Trieste, Rijeka bus station, and Rijeka in around 11h 34m.

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