Ancona to Barcelona by train

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Overview: trains from Ancona to Barcelona

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ancona to Barcelona, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 02:13 View journey
Last train 22:40 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 18hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 964
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey CA$1,345.37 View journey
Avg journey time 29hr 50m
Train operators 26

From Ancona to Barcelona by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Ancona to Barcelona by train. With 14 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Ancona and Barcelona: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$1345.37, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Ancona to Barcelona daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Barcelona on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 14 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 02:13: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:25: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 02:13: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:40: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 45 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Ancona to Barcelona

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 18 hours and 19 minutes, spanning 964 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Ancona and Barcelona

Tickets for travel between Ancona and Barcelona can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Ancona to Barcelona travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Barcelona.

FAQs about the train journey from Ancona to Barcelona

Want to know more about your journey from Ancona to Barcelona? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Ancona to Barcelona covers a distance of 964 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.