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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to France is to train and bus which costs €55 - €170 and takes 17h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to France is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs €75 - €320.

How far is it from Ascona to France?

The distance between Ascona and France is 777 km. The road distance is 738.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to France without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 8h 21m and costs €130 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Ascona to France, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ascona to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to France is 738 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Ascona to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23176+ hotels available in France.

Ascona to France - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ascona to France by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train (Trenitalia)

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 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 21m
€134–426
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MXP - CDG
7h 6m
€54–270
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain
2. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milano to Parigibus
17h 36m
€58–168
Drive 738.1 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Pariscar 738.1 km
8h 32m
€127–183
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
10h 1m
€186–297
Train #2
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re 80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
11h 15m
€124–207
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
6h 37m
€77–313
Train, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
6h 38m
€68–305
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MXP - ORY
7h 3m
€57–278

Ascona to France by bus, train, and subway

5Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ascona to France.

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Distance: 776.8 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and France?

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Hôtel de Ville via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Bellinzona, Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 8h 21m.

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