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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Ancona is to bus which costs €95 - €160 and takes 21h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Ancona is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Ancona?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Ancona via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Ancona?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Ancona via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

How far is it from Essen to Ancona?

The distance between Essen and Ancona is 1036 km. The road distance is 1306.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Ancona without a car is to train which takes 15h 50m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Essen to Ancona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ancona bus from?

Essen to Ancona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Ancona train from?

Essen to Ancona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Ancona?

The best way to get from Essen to Ancona is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 15h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €160 and takes 21h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Ancona bus arrive?

Essen to Ancona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Essen to Ancona train arrive?

Essen to Ancona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Ancona?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Ancona is 1306 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Essen to Ancona.

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

Book your Essen to Ancona train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Ancona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ancona?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Ancona.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Ancona by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane DUS - AOI
6h 52m
€107–319
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CGN - AOI
7h 23m
€94–346
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Anconatrain 89
15h 50m
€158–270
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Riminibus
4. Take the train from Rimini to Ancona Torrettetrain Re
18h 29m
€121–270
Drive 1,306.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Anconacar 1,306.1 km
12h 8m
€203–293
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CGN - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
6h 58m
€107–350
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane FMO - AOI
8h 18m
€177–694
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
7h 30m
€155–413
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane DUS - FCO
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Anconatrain
10h 2m
€96–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bologna Centralebus N537
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Anconabus N422 / ...
21h 20m
€96–152
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Anconacar
12h 47m
€185–1,137

Essen to Ancona by train

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15h 50mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,035.7 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Ancona, Italy?

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ancona via München Hbf in around 15h 50m.

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