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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Alba is to train which costs €23 - €65 and takes 5h 40m.

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 52m and costs €35 - €55.

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 Solduno and arriving at Alba via Locarno, Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Ascona to Alba?

The distance between Ascona and Alba is 321 km. The road distance is 219.8 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 5h 40m and costs €23 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Ascona to Alba, including transfers.

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 5h 40m and costs €23 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 39m.

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 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Ascona to Alba.

How do I get a train ticket from Ascona to Alba?

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Where can I stay near Alba?

There are 1657+ hotels available in Alba.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Ascona to Alba 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 Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta SusaFr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to AlbaRe
5h 40m
€23–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Maggiore - Stazione Ferroviaria to V.Torino-Druento N 4 Collegno50
2. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazione47
8h 39m
Drive 219.8 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Alba219.8 km
2h 52m
€39–56

Ascona to Alba by train

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.6 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Solduno to Alba via Locarno FART, Locarno, Milano Centrale, and Torino Porta Susa in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Alba - Autostazione via Locarno, Piazza Stazione, Locarno FART, S. Maria Maggiore, Santa Maria Maggiore - Stazione Ferroviaria, V.Torino-Druento N 4 Collegno, Fermata 3347 - PETRARCA, Fermata 1854 - MASSAUA NORD, Metro Massaua, Metro Carducci, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 8h 39m.

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