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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Ancona is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Ancona is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Ancona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Ancona. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Ancona?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Ancona via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Lugano to Ancona?

The distance between Lugano and Ancona is 493 km. The road distance is 499.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Ancona without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Lugano to Ancona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Ancona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Ancona train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Ancona?

The best way to get from Lugano to Ancona is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Lugano to Ancona bus arrive?

Lugano to Ancona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ancona station.

Where does the Lugano to Ancona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Ancona?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Ancona is 499 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Lugano to Ancona.

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

Book your Lugano to Ancona train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Ancona?

There are 1238+ hotels available in Ancona.

Lugano to Ancona - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lugano to Ancona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to AnconaFr
5h 12m
€47–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Ancona421
8h 25m
€30–55
Drive 499.1 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Ancona499.1 km
4h 56m
€88–127
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)LIN - AOI
5h 21m
€108–275
Train via Reggio Emilia
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Reggio Emilia AvFr
3. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to AnconaFr
5h 31m
€70–133
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleRe80 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to AnconaFr
6h 9m
€32–108
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Abruzzo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)MXP - PSR
3. Take the train from Pescara Centrale to Ancona
6h 28m
€46–210
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)MXP - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Ancona
9h 15m
€68–258

Lugano to Ancona by train

121Weekly Trains

5h 12mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.6 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Ancona via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Ancona once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Autolinee Ventre also services this route once a week.

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