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

The cheapest way to get from Airolo to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 13 - SFr 19 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Airolo to Ascona is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 19.

Is there a direct bus between Airolo and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Airolo to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Airolo, Stazione and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Airolo to Ascona?

The distance between Airolo and Ascona is 90 km. The road distance is 81.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Airolo to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Airolo to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airolo to Ascona bus from?

Airolo to Ascona bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Airolo, Stazione station.

Train or bus from Airolo to Ascona?

The best way to get from Airolo to Ascona is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus and line 221 bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 20 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Airolo to Ascona bus arrive?

Airolo to Ascona bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.

Can I drive from Airolo to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Airolo to Ascona is 81 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Airolo to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2716+ hotels available in Ascona.

Airolo to Ascona - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 221 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Airolo to Ascona by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to LocarnoIr26 / ...
1h 43m
Bus, line 221 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazione120
2. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Bellinzona, Stazione221 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Piazza Stazione311 / ...
3h 6m
CHF 13–19
Drive 81.2 km
1. Drive from Airolo to Ascona81.2 km
58 min
CHF 13–19

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 90.1 km
Duration: 1h 43m

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

Südostbahn operates a train from Airolo to Locarno hourly, and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airolo, Stazione to Ascona, Centro via Biasca, Stazione, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 3h 6m.

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