Barcelona to Ancona by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Barcelona to Ancona? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 964 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Barcelona and Ancona

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £215.88, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Barcelona to Ancona

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Barcelona to Ancona:

  • 07:20 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 18:30 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:10 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 16:45 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 29 minutes from Barcelona toward Ancona.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 14 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time from Barcelona to Ancona

The quickest time by train is 15 hours and 24 minutes, travelling a total distance of 964 kilometres.

When do tickets between Barcelona and Ancona go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Barcelona and Ancona 4 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Barcelona to Ancona by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Ancona.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Barcelona to Ancona by train?

The train journey between Barcelona and Ancona covers 964 kilometres.

What is the Barcelona to Ancona train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs £215.88. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

How far in advance can I book my Barcelona to Ancona train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 4 months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Barcelona to Ancona by train?

The fastest journey time is 15 hours and 24 minutes.