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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

How far is it from Ascona to Basel?

The distance between Ascona and Basel is 253 km. The road distance is 258.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Basel without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Ascona to Basel, including transfers.

Train or bus from Ascona to Basel?

The best way to get from Ascona to Basel is to train via Bellinzona which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 49m.

Can I drive from Ascona to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Basel is 258 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Ascona to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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

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

Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
4h 7m
CHF 28–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 49m
CHF 24–71
Drive 258.5 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Baselcar 258.5 km
2h 54m
CHF 42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
5h 38m
CHF 77–123

Ascona to Basel by bus and train

127Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.3 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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 70–220 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Basel twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 16–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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