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 38 - SFr 42 and takes 8h 1m.

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 20m and costs SFr 80 - 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 8h 1m.

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 Bologna which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 Bologna which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 38 - SFr 42 and takes 8h 1m.

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 20m to drive from Ancona to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2889+ 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 Bologna
best
1. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 3m
CHF 55–113
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Milano, San Donato M3bus 420
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
8h 34m
CHF 34–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona Nord to Bellinzonabus
8h 1m
CHF 38–42
Drive 535.3 km
1. Drive from Ancona to Asconacar 535.3 km
5h 20m
CHF 85–122
Fly Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AOI - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 12m
CHF 83–200
Train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 44m
CHF 74–177
Train to Abruzzo Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Pescara Centraletrain
2. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PSR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 28m
CHF 43–184
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
9h 48m
CHF 68–187

Ancona to Ascona by bus

1Weekly Buses

8h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ancona to Ascona.

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Distance: 530.8 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Ancona to Ascona, Scuole via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Ancona Nord to Bellinzona once a week. Tickets cost CHF 30 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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