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How to get fromRab to Anconaby ferry, train, bus or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Rab to Ancona by ferry, train, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Line 9309 ferry, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Rab to Novaljaferry
    2. Take the ferry from Novalja to Pesaroferry
    3. Take the train from Pesaro to AnconatrainFr
    9h 37m

  2. Line 9309 ferry, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Rab to Novaljaferry
    2. Take the bus from Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor to Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconacarferry51
    12h 37m
    €15–33

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rab to Rijekaferry
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Triestebus406 / ...
    3. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia MestretrainFr
    4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna CentraletrainFr
    5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to AnconatrainFr
    10h 29m
    €45–142

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rab to Rijekaferry
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Bologna Centralebus541
    3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Anconabus421 / ...
    14h 9m
    €38–92

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rab, Croatia and Ancona, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Rab to Ancona. However, you can take the line 9309 ferry to Novalja, take the ferry to Pesaro, walk to Vienna Baia Flaminia, take the bus to Pesaro Stazione, walk to Pesaro, then take the train to Ancona. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rab to Ancona via Rijeka, Rijeka bus station, Trieste, Trieste Centrale, Venezia Mestre, and Bologna Centrale in around 10h 29m.

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