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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Lyon is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Ascona to Lyon?

The distance between Ascona and Lyon is 559 km. The road distance is 430.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Ascona to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Lyon bus from?

Ascona to Lyon 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 Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Ascona to Lyon?

The best way to get from Ascona to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 33m.

Where does the Ascona to Lyon bus arrive?

Ascona to Lyon 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 Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ascona to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Lyon is 431 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Ascona to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3960+ hotels available in Lyon.

Ascona to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Via Medere and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, Milan and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Ascona to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
8h 34m
€93–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus 35
2. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
3. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
13h 33m
€63–95
Drive 430.7 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Lyoncar 430.7 km
5h 50m
€77–111
Train, fly
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
€83–329
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 1m
€92–319
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
9h 48m
€77–284

Ascona to Lyon by bus and train

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8h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 559.4 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Lyon Part Dieu via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, and Milano Centrale in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Via Medere to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Milan, and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) in around 13h 33m.

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