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

The cheapest way to get from Appenzell to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Appenzell to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

How far is it from Appenzell to Ascona?

The distance between Appenzell and Ascona is 242 km. The road distance is 216.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Appenzell to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Appenzell to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Appenzell to Ascona?

The best way to get from Appenzell to Ascona is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 11m.

Can I drive from Appenzell to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Appenzell to Ascona is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Appenzell to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2756+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Appenzell to Ascona by train, bus, or car

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 Herisau to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
4h 46m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus RegioJet 22
7h 11m
CHF 24–51
Drive 216.4 km
1. Drive from Appenzell to Asconacar 216.4 km
2h 37m
CHF 34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Churtrain Ir13
2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
7h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Appenzell to Ascona.

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Distance: 242.3 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Appenzell to Ascona, Scuole via Herisau, Arth-Goldau, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week. Tickets cost CHF 16–25 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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