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

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Ascona is to train via Ascona, Scuole which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alba to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

How far is it from Alba to Ascona?

The distance between Alba and Ascona is 322 km. The road distance is 219.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Alba to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Alba to Ascona, including transfers.

Can I drive from Alba to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba to Ascona is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Alba to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 1888+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Alba to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), car, train, or bus

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 Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 32m
CHF 62–167
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the bus from Torino - Autostazione Corso Bolzano to Milan Malpensa Airportbus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain S50
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 44m
CHF 28–143
Drive 219.6 km
1. Drive from Alba to Asconacar 219.6 km
2h 53m
CHF 36–52
Train via Ascona, Scuole
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 47m
CHF 34–62

Alba to Ascona by train and bus

96Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

CHF 62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 322.1 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Alba to Ascona, Centro via Torino Porta Susa, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 5h 32m.

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