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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Lucca is to train which costs €30 - €110 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Lucca is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Lucca?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Solduno and arriving at Lucca via Locarno, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Ascona to Lucca?

The distance between Ascona and Lucca is 495 km. The road distance is 386.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Lucca without a car is to train via Florence which takes 7h 17m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Ascona to Lucca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Lucca bus from?

Ascona to Lucca bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Lucca train from?

Ascona to Lucca train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Ascona to Lucca?

The best way to get from Ascona to Lucca is to train via Florence which takes 7h 17m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €110 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Ascona to Lucca bus arrive?

Ascona to Lucca bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Ascona to Lucca train arrive?

Ascona to Lucca train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Lucca?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Lucca is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Ascona to Lucca.

How do I get a train ticket from Ascona to Lucca?

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Where can I stay near Lucca?

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Ascona to Lucca - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ascona and Lucca?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Lucca. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Via Medere and arriving at Verdi 3 via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, Malpensa Airport - Milan and P.Za D'Azeglio Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

There are 5 ways to get from Ascona to Lucca by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train via Florence
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to LuccaRe
7h 17m
€43–107
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano CentraleRe80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to ViareggioIc
9h 37m
€32–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to MonzaRe80
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to P.Za D'Azeglio
10h 43m
€66–116
Drive 386.4 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Lucca386.4 km
4h 7m
€68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 135
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to ViareggioN1508
12h 16m
€91–102

Ascona to Lucca by train

86Weekly Trains

7h 17mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.9 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Lucca, Italy?

You can take a train from Solduno to Lucca via Locarno FART, Locarno, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Via Medere to Verdi 3 via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Malpensa Airport - Milan, Viareggio, and P.Za D'Azeglio Nord in around 12h 16m.

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