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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Alba is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Alba is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Ascona and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Alba. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Alba - Autostazione via Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, Voghera and Cornale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Alba. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Alba via Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Ascona to Alba?

The distance between Ascona and Alba is 322 km. The road distance is 219.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Alba without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Ascona to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Alba bus from?

Ascona to Alba bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Alba train from?

Ascona to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Ascona to Alba?

The best way to get from Ascona to Alba is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Ascona to Alba bus arrive?

Ascona to Alba bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.

Where does the Ascona to Alba train arrive?

Ascona to Alba train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Alba is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Ascona to Alba.

Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Alba.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
6h 27m
€61–101
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Turin Train Station Lingottobus
3. Take the train from Torino Lingotto to Albatrain Re
8h 30m
€39–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
2. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Vogherabus 120
3. Take the bus from Cornale to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
7h 57m
€70–106
Drive 219.5 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Albacar 219.5 km
2h 53m
€46–66

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Distance: 321.6 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Alba via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Alba - Autostazione via Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, Voghera, and Cornale in around 7h 57m.

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