There are 5 ways to get from Ascona to Barolo by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bratrain Re
7h 32m€64–141Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Astitrain Re13
8h 58m€27–37Bus
- Take the bus from Locarno, Rotonda to Bellinzona, Piazza Oricobus 311
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Castelnuovo Scrivia - Viale Iv Novembre, 6/8bus
- Take the bus from Cornale to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
7h 53m€90–131Drive 231.1 km
- Drive from Ascona to Barolocar 231.1 km
3h 3m€41–60Train via ALBA - C. F.lli Bandiera / Stazione FS
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
7h 39m€66–151
Ascona to Barolo by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Barolo is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Barolo is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Barolo. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Fermata 17015 - BAROLO via Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, Cornale and Alba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Barolo. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Bra via Milano Centrale and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Ascona and Barolo is 325 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Barolo without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Ascona to Barolo, including transfers.
Ascona to Barolo bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Locarno, Rotonda station.
Ascona to Barolo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Ascona to Barolo is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Barolo, Piemonte, Italy?
You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to VERGNE - Bivio per Barolo via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Susa, Bra, and BRA - Stazione FS in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Fermata 17015 - BAROLO via Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, Castelnuovo Scrivia - Viale Iv Novembre, 6/8, Cornale, Alba - Autostazione, and Alba in around 7h 53m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Locarno, Rotonda to Bellinzona, Piazza Orico
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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More Questions & Answers
Ascona to Barolo bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Bellinzona, Piazza Orico station.
Ascona to Barolo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Barolo is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Ascona to Barolo.
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