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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Annecy is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Annecy is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €80.

How far is it from Ascona to Annecy?

The distance between Ascona and Annecy is 338 km. The road distance is 316 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Annecy without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs €80 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Ascona to Annecy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Annecy bus from?

Ascona to Annecy bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.

Train or bus from Ascona to Annecy?

The best way to get from Ascona to Annecy is to bus which takes 11h 48m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Ascona to Annecy bus arrive?

Ascona to Annecy bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Annecy?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Annecy is 316 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Ascona to Annecy.

Where can I stay near Annecy?

There are 3228+ hotels available in Annecy.

Ascona to Annecy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ascona and Annecy?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Via Medere and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, Milan and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

There are 5 ways to get from Ascona to Annecy by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
8h 36m
€81–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus 35
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
3. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
11h 48m
€46–79
Drive 316 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Annecycar 316 km
4h 22m
€55–80
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
8h 49m
€71–156
Train, bus via Brig
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ir
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus 272
9h 4m
€106–219

Ascona to Annecy by bus

12Weekly Buses

11h 48mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 338 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Annecy, France?

You can take a bus from Ascona, Via Medere to Annecy - Bus Station via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Milan, and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Annecy via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Milano Centrale, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 49m.

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