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

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 22 - SFr 70 and takes 4h 56m.

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 54m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

How far is it from Alba to Ascona?

The distance between Alba and Ascona is 323 km. The road distance is 220.4 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 4h 56m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 54m to drive from Alba to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2693+ hotels available in Ascona.

Alba to Ascona - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 3 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 SusaRe
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
4h 56m
CHF 22–67
Drive 220.4 km
1. Drive from Alba to Ascona220.4 km
2h 54m
CHF 36–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino LingottoRe
2. Take the bus from Turin Train Station Lingotto to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to MendrisioS50
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
7h 37m
CHF 49–100

Alba to Ascona by train and bus

92Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323.4 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Alba to Ascona, Scuole via Torino Porta Susa, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 4h 56m.

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