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How to get fromAscona to Baselby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train via Bellinzona

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    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
    4h 4m
    CHF 26–254
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Locarno to Luganobus bus Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lugano to Baselbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 51m
  3. Drive 258.4 km

    1. Drive from Ascona to Baselcar car 258.4 km
    2h 54m
    CHF 42–61
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain train Ir26
    5h 38m
    CHF 77–123

Ascona to Basel by bus and train

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 26Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–230 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Basel via Locarno, Piazza Stazione, Locarno, Lugano, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, and Lugano in around 6h 51m.

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