The cheapest and fastest buses from Ancona to Milan
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ancona to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Milan will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 9 buses that leave Ancona for Milan on Mon, Dec 08, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct buses cover the 400 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.



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Compare bus and train for Ancona to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 400 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €42 Average price |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ancona to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Milan buses for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 6h05 | 7:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 5h15 | 6:55 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 8 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 6h35 | 12:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 7h15 | 1:35 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ancona to Milan
Buses from Ancona to Milan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 400 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 400 km |
Average bus duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Ferrovie del Gargano from Ancona to MilanYou can travel by bus between Ancona to Milan with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Ferrovie del Gargano for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ancona to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ancona to Milan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Ancona, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681, Ancona, Piazza Rosselli (Stazione Ferroviaria) and Ancona. When arriving in Milan, you can end your trip in coach stations like Milano, Milan Linate Airport, Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R and Milan, Stazione Garibaldi.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Milano, Milan Linate Airport, located 5.5 miles (8.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ancona to Milan
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Milano (in the station)
- Trattoria San Donato (0.5 km)
- Burger House (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M3 Bus: 121, 132, 133
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
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