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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Nice is to train and bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Nice is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €110.

How far is it from Ascona to Nice?

The distance between Ascona and Nice is 465 km. The road distance is 411.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Nice without a car is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs €40 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Ascona to Nice, including transfers.

Train or bus from Ascona to Nice?

The best way to get from Ascona to Nice is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 9h 9m.

Can I drive from Ascona to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Nice is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Ascona to Nice.

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 11114+ hotels available in Nice.

Ascona to Nice - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Nice by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 57m
€41–59
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re 80
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nicebus N456 / ...
10h 19m
€35–59
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
9h 9m
€64–161
Drive 411.9 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Nicecar 411.9 km
4h 25m
€72–104

Ascona to Nice by bus and train

14Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 464.9 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Nice-Ville via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Milano Centrale, and Ventimiglia in around 9h 9m.

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