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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 65 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Lucerne is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Ascona and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Lugano, Stazione and Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Luzern via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Ascona to Lucerne?

The distance between Ascona and Lucerne is 161 km. The road distance is 164.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Lucerne without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Ascona to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Lucerne bus from?

Ascona to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Ascona to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Ascona to Lucerne is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 65 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Ascona to Lucerne bus arrive?

Ascona to Lucerne bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where does the Ascona to Lucerne train arrive?

Ascona to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Lucerne is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Ascona to Lucerne.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Lucerne by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 51m
CHF 49–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 34m
CHF 20–63
Drive 164.5 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Lucernecar 164.5 km
1h 53m
CHF 28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
4h 24m
CHF 67–203

Ascona to Lucerne by bus and train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.9 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Lucerne, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Luzern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–140 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 12–17 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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