What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Banja Luka?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Banja Luka is to ferry and bus which costs $130 - $190 and takes 13h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ancona to Banja Luka?

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Banja Luka is to Catamaran and bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $130 - $200.

Is there a direct train between Ancona and Banja Luka?

No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Banja Luka. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Banja Luka via Bologna Centrale, Villach Hbf, Zagreb Glavni Kol. and Blagaj. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.

How far is it from Ancona to Banja Luka?

The distance between Ancona and Banja Luka is 543 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Banja Luka without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Banja Luka without a car is to Catamaran and bus which takes 13h 40m and costs $130 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Banja Luka?

It takes approximately 13h 40m to get from Ancona to Banja Luka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Banja Luka bus from?

Ancona to Banja Luka bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Ancona station.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Banja Luka train from?

Ancona to Banja Luka train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Ancona station.

Where does the Ancona to Banja Luka bus arrive?

Ancona to Banja Luka bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova Station.

Where does the Ancona to Banja Luka train arrive?

Ancona to Banja Luka train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Banja Luka?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Banja Luka.

Ancona to Banja Luka - 6 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Banja Luka?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Banja Luka. However, there are services departing from Ancona and arriving at Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanica via Verona Porta Nuova, Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja and Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Ancona to Banja Luka by ferry, bus, train, night train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Catamaran, bus
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1. Take the ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Zadarferry 51
2. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanicabus
13h 40m
$131–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
3. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
4. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanicabus
16h 6m
$263–1,918
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the nighttrain from Bologna Centrale to Villach Hbfnighttrain En
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319
4. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Volinjatrain Re
5. Take the train from Blagaj to Banja Lukatrain
19h 36m
$141–490
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ancona to Splitferry 53
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanicabus
13h 47m
$138–187
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Splitcarferry
2. Drive from Port Of Split to Banja Lukacar
16h 2m
$186–346
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Splitcarferry
2. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanicabus
16h 17m
$183–310

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Distance: 543.1 km
Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina?

You can take a bus from Ancona to Banja Luka, Autobuska Stanica via Verona Porta Nuova, Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, and Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 16h 6m.

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