There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Ancona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
7h 39m€138–443Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Anconabus FlixBus 421
11h 10m€40–95Bus via Verona
- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Anconabus
10h 7m€75–107Drive 702.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Anconacar 702.2 km
7h 8m€125–180Fly Zurich Airport to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane ZRH - AOI
6h 38m€125–276Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
8h 37m€135–383Fly Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
5h 49m€111–423Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane LIN - AOI
7h 48m€175–565Fly Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
6h 56m€137–475Fly Zurich Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane ZRH - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Anconatrain
9h 15m€77–229Fly Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
7h 39m€124–435
Zurich to Ancona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ancona is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ancona is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €110 - €430.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Ancona. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Ancona via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Zurich and Ancona is 669 km. The road distance is 702.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Ancona without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 39m and costs €130 - €450.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Zurich to Ancona, including transfers.
Zurich to Ancona bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
Zurich to Ancona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Ancona is to train via Bologna which takes 7h 39m and costs €130 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Verona, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 10h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ancona, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Ancona via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Hbf to Ancona via Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 10h 7m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Raffaello Sanzio Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €220–750
Flights from Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–430
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–250
Flights from Zurich Airport to Florence Peretola Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–650
Flights from Zurich Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
Flights from Zurich Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
Flights from Zurich Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–220
Flights from Zurich Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–220
Flights from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–410
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- zlatanprevoz@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Ancona bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Zurich to Ancona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ancona is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Zurich to Ancona.
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