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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Luthern is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 24 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Luthern is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Ascona and Luthern?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Lucerne via Locarno, Rotonda and Bellinzona Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Luthern?

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

How far is it from Ascona to Luthern?

The distance between Ascona and Luthern is 159 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Luthern without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ascona to Luthern bus from?

Ascona to Luthern bus services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno, Rotonda station.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Luthern train from?

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

Train or bus from Ascona to Luthern?

The best way to get from Ascona to Luthern is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 24 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Ascona to Luthern bus arrive?

Ascona to Luthern bus services, operated by FART, arrive at Bellinzona, Stazione station.

Where does the Ascona to Luthern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ascona to Luthern?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Luthern is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Ascona to Luthern.

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

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Where can I stay near Luthern?

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Ascona to Luthern - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ascona to Luthern by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to LuzernIc21 / ...
2h 51m
CHF 40–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Rotonda to Bellinzona, Stazione311
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Lucerne
4h 29m
CHF 15–24
Drive 162.6 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Luthern162.6 km
1h 55m
CHF 27–39

Ascona to Luthern by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

CHF 40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.4 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Luzern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Lucerne via Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Bellinzona Station in around 4h 29m.

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