There are 4 ways to get from Split to Ancona by car ferry, bus, 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.
Bus
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Take the bus from Split bus station to Zagreb
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Take the bus from Zagreb to Bologna
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Take the bus from Bologna to Ancona
Train
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Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
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Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbf
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Take the train from Villach Hbf to Padova
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Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
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Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
Fly
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Fly from Split (SPU) to Ancona (AOI)
Split to Ancona by car ferry
The car ferry journey time between Split and Ancona is around 11h 30m and covers a distance of around 243 km. Services are operated by SNAV and Jadrolinija. Typically three car ferries run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Split to Ancona is to car ferry, which costs €11 - €13 and takes 11h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Split to Ancona is to fly which costs €75 - €280 and takes 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Split bus station and arriving at Ancona via Zagreb and Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Split and arriving at Ancona. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Split to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Split and arriving at Ancona via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Villach Hbf, Padova and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 39m.
The distance between Split and Ancona is 237 km.
Book your Split to Ancona ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Split to Ancona without a car is to car ferry which takes 11h 30m and costs €11 - €13.
The car ferry from Split to Ancona takes 11h 30m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Split to Ancona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split bus station.
- Distance: 236.8 km
- Duration: 11h 30m
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Ancona, Italy?
You can take a bus from Split to Ancona via Zagreb and Bologna in around 18h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Split to Ancona via Zagreb Glavni Kol., Villach Hbf, Padova, and Bologna Centrale in around 19h 39m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Split to Ancona via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €420
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Split to Ancona via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €450
- Phone
- +385 1 3782 583
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- hzpp.hr
Train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- http://www.hzpp.hr/en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Villach Hbf to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €200
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €140 - €200
- Couchette Carriage
- €75 - €110
- Seating Carriage
- €29 - €45
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Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €13 - €18
- Base Standard
- €28 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €12 - €18
- Base Standard
- €19 - €27
- Base Premium
- €23 - €35
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €10 - €14
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €15 - €18
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €23 - €26
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Split bus station to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Zagreb to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Bologna to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +385 21 612 005
- kontakt@promet-makarska.hr
- Website
- promet-makarska.hr
Bus from Split to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Book at
- Promet Makarska
- Phone
- +385 1 6321 190
- samoborcek@samoborcek.hr
- Website
- samoborcek.hr
Bus from Split to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €22
- Schedules at
- samoborcek.hr
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €26
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- +385 (42) 372 803
- info@ap.hr
- Website
- ap.hr
Bus from Split to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €30
- Schedules at
- ap.hr
- Book at
- varazdin.getbybus.com
- Phone
- 022 / 212 – 557
- autotransport@atpsi.hr
- Website
- atpsi.hr
Bus from Split to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Schedules at
- sibenik.getbybus.com
- Phone
- +385 (0)35 475-300
- info@slavonija-bus.hr
- Website
- slavonija-bus.hr
Bus from Split to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €28
- Schedules at
- slavonija-bus.hr
- Book at
- slavonija-bus.hr
- Phone
- +39 055 967024
- info@florentiabus.it
- Website
- florentiabus.it
Bus from Zagreb to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €90
- Schedules at
- florentiabus.it
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Ancona Via Guglielmo Marconi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Itabus
- Phone
- +39 081 428 5555
- booking@snav.it
- Website
- snav.it
Car ferry from Split to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- SNAV
- Passenger
- €40
- Vehicle
- €60
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Rome2Rio's guide to Jadrolinija
Contact Details
- Phone
- +385 51 666 111
- Website
- jadrolinija.hr
Car ferry from Split to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €13
- Website
- Jadrolinija
- Passenger Fare
- €11 - €13
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Split to Ancona train services, operated by Croatian Railways (HŽPP), depart from Split station.
The best way to get from Split to Ancona is to bus which takes 18h 40m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €340 and takes 19h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 8h 7m.
There is no direct flight from Split Airport to Ancona Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 50m and has one stopover.
Split to Ancona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ancona station.
Split to Ancona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Ancona station.
Condor Flugdienst, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa and easyJet offer flights from Split Airport to Ancona Airport.
Book your Split to Ancona bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 108+ hotels available in Ancona. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Split to Split Airport is to line 37 bus which takes 40 min and costs €2 - €3.