The average train between Rotterdam and Ancona takes 22h 26m and the fastest train takes 20h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Ancona. The earliest departure is at 10:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Ancona at 5:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 22h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Ancona station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 26m.
Rotterdam to Ancona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Ancona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Ancona station.
Book your Rotterdam to Ancona train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Ancona is 1,143.9 km. The road distance is 1,721 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Ancona via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, and Bologna Centrale in around 14h 20m.