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 fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €100 - €280.

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 8h 48m.

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 8h 48m and costs €70 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof 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 8h 48m and costs €70 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €52 - €53 and takes 12h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 6h 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?

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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?

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Basel to Ancona - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
8h 48m
€73–223
Train
cheapest
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 26m
€50–213
Bus
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
€133–192
Fly Basel to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)BSL - AOI
6h 35m
€104–278
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ancona421
13h 15m
€59–142
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)ZRH - AOI
7h 46m
€156–384
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 54m
€125–354
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 10m
€75–284
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 Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
8h
€136–447

Basel to Ancona by train

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8h 48mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 745 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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 8h 48m. 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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