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How to get fromAarau to Asconaby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrainIc5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonatrainIc2 / ...
    3h 19m
    CHF 71–113
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aarau to Castione-ArbedobusSenise
    5h 21m
    CHF 23–30
  3. Drive 213.2 km

    1. Drive from Aarau to Asconacar213.2 km
    2h 33m
    CHF 35–50
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeZRH - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
    5h 35m
    CHF 98–246

Aarau to Ascona by train and bus

Calendar229Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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