Day trip
Fano half-day trip from Pesaro: Arch of Augustus, old town and sea
Updated 30 October 2026. Fano is a few minutes by train from Pesaro: here is a half-day walking route, with sources and no invented hours.
Getting there
Fano is about 12 km from Pesaro along the coast. The easiest way is a regional train from Pesaro station: the ride takes a few minutes and Fano station is a short walk from the centre. Times and fares are on Trenitalia.
The Arch of Augustus
The natural starting point. According to Wikivoyage (in Italian) it dates from 9 AD, was the town gate on the Via Flaminia and is dedicated to Augustus, who built the walls that still surround part of the old town.
Piazza XX Settembre and the Fountain of Fortune
A few steps away is the heart of Fano: the square with the Fountain of Fortune, symbol of the town, and Palazzo Malatestiano, home of the civic museum. The Teatro della Fortuna is here too.
Rocca Malatestiana and the sea
From the centre walk down to the Rocca Malatestiana, a 15th-century fortress, then to the seafront and the harbour. Check museum hours on the official channels of the Municipality of Fano before you go.
Back to Pesaro
By train you are back in central Pesaro in no time. From Cortirola Luxury Apartment, at Via Cortirola 8, the station is easy to reach: read our guides.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Fano from Pesaro?
About 12 km along the coast. A regional train takes just a few minutes from Pesaro station: check times and fares on the Trenitalia website.
What to see in Fano in half a day?
A classic walk starts at the Arch of Augustus, goes through Piazza XX Settembre with the Fountain of Fortune and Palazzo Malatestiano, and reaches the Rocca Malatestiana and the sea.
How old is the Arch of Augustus?
According to Wikivoyage it dates from 9 AD and was the town gate on the Via Flaminia, dedicated to Emperor Augustus.
Where is the Fountain of Fortune?
In Piazza XX Settembre, Fano's civic centre. Fortune is the symbol of the town.
Car or train to Fano?
The train avoids parking and Fano station is close to the centre. If you drive, Cortirola Luxury Apartment in Pesaro has a private garage.
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