There are 2 ways to get from Ascona to Bern by train or car
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Ascona to Bern by train
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The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Bern is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Bern. However, there are services departing from Solduno and arriving at Bern via Locarno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Ascona and Bern is 272 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Bern without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Ascona to Bern, including transfers.
Ascona to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Ascona to Bern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Bern is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Ascona to Bern.
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What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Bern, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Locarno to Bern twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 60–110 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
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- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Locarno to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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