With a population of 41.741, Ascoli Piceno is a must-see destination in Marche, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ascoli Piceno has to offer.
Although Ascoli Piceno doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ancona Falconara (AOI), which is located 86 km from Ascoli Piceno. The shortest flight to Ascoli Piceno from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Ascoli Piceno, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Ascoli Piceno to Naples takes 2h 03m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £8 for a 2h 35m trip. Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Ascoli Piceno is the busiest station in Ascoli Piceno. Another popular train station is Ascoli Piceno Maltignano, located 7 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Ascoli Piceno is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 137 km from Ascoli Piceno. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ascoli Piceno, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and SIT Bus Shuttle. From Naples, the bus ride to Ascoli Piceno takes 241 km and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Ascoli Piceno Grottammare, located 27 km from the city centre of Ascoli Piceno. Ascoli Piceno central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Ascoli Piceno (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.59 and £26.11. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ascoli Piceno, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.