Marche (Le Marche) is central Italy's 'one region in many' on the Adriatic coast, blending sandy beaches and the dramatic Conero Riviera with Renaissance art cities, medieval hilltop villages, and the snow-capped Sibillini Mountains. From Urbino's Ducal Palace to the underground wonder of the Frasassi Caves, it offers Italy's variety with a fraction of the crowds.
- Public
- Good train coverage along the Adriatic coast; bus links to inland towns are slower and less frequent
- Taxi
- Available in all towns at reasonable rates; the itTaxi app is recommended
- Rental
- Strongly recommended for the interior—hill villages, the Conero, Frasassi, and the Sibillini
- Walking
- Town historic centers are compact and very walkable, though many sit on steep hills
Transport at a glance
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
- Taxi
- €40-50, 25-30 min to Ancona center
- Taxi Info
- Official taxis queue outside arrivals at Ancona Falconara (AOI); fixed/metered fare to center; avoid unofficial drivers
- Shuttle
- €5.50, Raffaello Aerobus shuttle service
- Shuttle Info
- Connects the airport with Ancona's Piazza Cavour and railway station; buy tickets on board
- Bus
- €1.50-4, train from nearby Castelferretti station
- Bus Info
- The Castelferretti-Falconara station is a short walk/shuttle from the terminal, with frequent trains to Ancona Centrale (about 20 min)
- Private
- €50-70, pre-booked car service
- Private Info
- Book online through a hotel or licensed transfer operator; meet-and-greet at arrivals
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Bus
Conerobus in Ancona, Adriabus around Pesaro-Urbino, Contram in Macerata/Sibillini, Start in Fermo and the south; roughly €1.50 per urban ride, day passes available; validate on board
Alternatives
Bike rental available in coastal towns such as Senigallia and Pesaro (Pesaro has the long 'Bicipolitana' cycle network); e-bikes useful for the Conero hills
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Regular
- €3.50 base fare plus roughly €1.10/km (Ancona); slightly lower in smaller towns
- Apps
- itTaxi, Uber
- App Names
- itTaxi, Uber
- Typical Fare
- €8-15 for an average town ride; €40-50 from Ancona Falconara Airport to the center
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Bus
Flixbus long-distance buses from €5 connect Ancona and Pesaro with major Italian cities
Shared
BlaBlaCar is popular for longer routes from €5-15, useful for reaching inland towns
Flights
Connections via Ancona Falconara (AOI) to Rome and selected European cities from €40
Private
Private car hire from €60/day; driver hire from €100/half day for excursions to Frasassi or the Sibillini
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Marche's main transport spine is the Trenitalia Adriatic coast line, which links Pesaro, Fano, Senigallia, Ancona, and San Benedetto del Tronto. Ancona is the region's transport hub, with its Falconara airport (AOI) and a major Adriatic ferry port. Inland towns such as Urbino, the Frasassi area, and the Sibillini are reached by bus or, more conveniently, by car.
Airports
Ancona Falconara Airport (Aeroporto delle Marche)
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
Trenitalia
Book national and regional train tickets along the Adriatic line; check real-time delays
Conerobus
Routes and tickets for Ancona city and Conero-area buses
itTaxi
Official taxi booking app covering Italian cities including Ancona and Pesaro
BlaBlaCar
Budget ridesharing for intercity travel; useful for inland towns not served by train
Google Maps
Best for real-time bus and train routing throughout the region; very accurate
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Always validate train/bus tickets before boarding or face fines of €50+ from inspectors
Rent a car if you plan to visit Urbino, Frasassi, hill villages, or the Sibillini—rail does not reach them directly
For Urbino without a car, take the Adriabus bus from Pesaro railway station (about 55 min)
For the Frasassi Caves, take the train to Genga-San Vittore Terme, then the local shuttle to the ticket office and caves
Avoid driving into ZTL restricted zones in Urbino and Ascoli Piceno—automatic cameras issue fines
Book Ancona ferry crossings to Croatia and Greece well ahead in summer via the operator websites
Senigallia and Pesaro are flat and bike-friendly—rent a bike to ride the seafront promenades