What is the cheapest way to get from Aarau to Ascona?

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 30 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarau to Ascona?

The fastest way to get from Aarau to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

How far is it from Aarau to Ascona?

The distance between Aarau and Ascona is 219 km. The road distance is 213.2 km.

How do I travel from Aarau to Ascona without a car?

The best way to get from Aarau to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120.

How long does it take to get from Aarau to Ascona?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Aarau to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Aarau to Ascona?

The best way to get from Aarau to Ascona is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 30 and takes 5h 21m.

Can I drive from Aarau to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Ascona is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Aarau to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Ascona.

Aarau to Ascona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Aarau to Ascona by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaIc2 / ...
3h 19m
CHF 71–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarau to Castione-ArbedoSenise
5h 21m
CHF 23–30
Drive 213.2 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Ascona213.2 km
2h 33m
CHF 35–50
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
5h 35m
CHF 98–246

Aarau to Ascona by train and bus

229Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.1 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Aarau to Ascona, Scuole via Zürich HB, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Aarau to Castione-Arbedo twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 14 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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