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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Leuven is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 15h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Solduno and arriving at Louvain via Locarno, Bellinzona, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Ascona to Leuven?

The distance between Ascona and Leuven is 800 km. The road distance is 785.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Ascona to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Leuven train from?

Ascona to Leuven train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.

Train or bus from Ascona to Leuven?

The best way to get from Ascona to Leuven is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs €170 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 15h 13m.

Where does the Ascona to Leuven train arrive?

Ascona to Leuven train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Leuven is 785 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Ascona to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1356+ hotels available in Leuven.

Ascona to Leuven - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Ascona to Leuven by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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

Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MXP - BRU
6h 55m
€81–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Brussels - Midi Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 13m
€54–108
Train
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
11h 40m
€179–345
Drive 785.4 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Leuven785.4 km
8h 23m
€137–198
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LIN - BRU
7h 41m
€56–201
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
7h 31m
€140–333
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)BGY - CRL
4. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
9h 24m
€54–225
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
2. Take the train from Brig to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
10h 25m
€114–307
Train via Mulhouse
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBB
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-GuilleminsIc
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
15h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBEc / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels Zaventem AirportN837
16h 14m
€89–203

Ascona to Leuven by train

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11h 40mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 799.5 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Solduno to Louvain via Locarno FART, Locarno, Bellinzona, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Brussels - Midi Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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