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How to get fromAscona to Lyonby train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train Re80
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
    8h 42m
    €68–123

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus bus 480 / ...
    11h 17m
    €37–66

  3. Drive 431.7 km

    1. Drive from Ascona to Lyoncar car 431.7 km
    5h 48m
    €74–107

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain train
    2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MXP - LYS
    6h 37m
    €72–201

  5. Train, bus via Geneva

    1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain train Ec
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 34m
    €80–153

  6. Train, bus via Geneva #2

    1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain train Ec
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 34m
    €76–156

Ascona to Lyon by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 42m.

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