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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ancona is to bus which costs €52 - €53 and takes 12h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ancona is to train and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Ancona?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Stazione F.S. Centrale via Falconara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ancona?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ancona via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Reggio Emilia Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Ancona?

The distance between Basel and Ancona is 745 km. The road distance is 760.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ancona without a car is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 9h 9m and costs €90 - €260.

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

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Ancona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Ancona train from?

Basel to Ancona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Ancona?

The best way to get from Basel to Ancona is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 9h 9m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €52 - €53 and takes 12h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Ancona bus arrive?

Basel to Ancona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Ancona train arrive?

Basel to Ancona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ancona?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ancona is 760 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Basel to Ancona.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Ancona?

Book your Basel to Ancona train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Ancona?

Book your Basel to Ancona bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ancona?

There are 1434+ hotels available in Ancona.

Basel to Ancona - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Ancona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train via Reggio Emilia
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia AvFr
4. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to AnconaFr
9h 9m
€94–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Falconara MarittimaSenise
12h 33m
€52–53
Drive 760.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ancona760.4 km
7h 36m
€131–189
Fly Basel to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)BSL - AOI
7h 35m
€105–299
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to AnconaFr
9h 44m
€63–251
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ancona421
13h 15m
€59–152
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
6h 56m
€124–329
Fly Basel to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)BSL - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Ancona
9h 5m
€69–245
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)LIN - AOI
8h 59m
€119–312
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Ancona
9h 26m
€145–380
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
8h 14m
€132–397

Basel to Ancona by train

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9h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 745 km
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ancona, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Ancona via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Reggio Emilia Av in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Falconara Marittima twice a week. Tickets cost €51 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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