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

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 36 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Ascona is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Ancona to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Ancona Nord and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Ancona to Ascona?

The distance between Ancona and Ascona is 531 km. The road distance is 535.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ancona to Ascona without a car is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ancona to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Ascona bus from?

Ancona to Ascona bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Ancona Nord station.

Train or bus from Ancona to Ascona?

The best way to get from Ancona to Ascona is to train via Reggio Emilia which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 36 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Ancona to Ascona bus arrive?

Ancona to Ascona bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Ancona to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Ancona to Ascona is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Ancona to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2667+ hotels available in Ascona.

Ancona to Ascona - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ancona to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train via Reggio Emilia
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Reggio Emilia AvFr
2. Take the train from Reggio Emilia Av to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
6h 4m
CHF 68–100
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ancona to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
6h 21m
CHF 34–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona Nord to Bellinzona
7h 41m
CHF 36–40
Drive 535.3 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Ascona535.3 km
5h 17m
CHF 86–124
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)AOI - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
6h 14m
CHF 108–250
Bus via Lugano
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Lugano421
9h 48m
CHF 51–115
Train to Abruzzo Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Pescara Centrale
2. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)PSR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
7h 27m
CHF 47–223
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Termini
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FCO - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
9h 47m
CHF 63–269

Ancona to Ascona by train and bus

50Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ancona to Ascona.

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Distance: 531.2 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ancona to Ascona, Scuole via Reggio Emilia Av, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Ancona Nord to Bellinzona once a week. Tickets cost CHF 31 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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