The average train between Cherbourg and Ancona takes 23h 34m and the fastest train takes 22h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Ancona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Cherbourg and Ancona. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Ancona at 7:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 23h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Ancona station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 34m.
Cherbourg to Ancona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Ancona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ancona station.
Book your Cherbourg to Ancona train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cherbourg and Ancona is 1,332.4 km. The road distance is 1,662 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Ancona via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Bologna Centrale in around 14h 44m.