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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Palermo is to train and fly which costs €40 - €270 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Palermo is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €40 - €270.

How far is it from Ascona to Palermo?

The distance between Ascona and Palermo is 1050 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 18h 59m and costs €190 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Ascona to Palermo, including transfers.

Train or bus from Ascona to Palermo?

The best way to get from Ascona to Palermo is to train which takes 18h 59m and costs €190 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 27h 6m.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5896+ hotels available in Palermo.

Ascona to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Ascona to Palermo by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, or bus

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

Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
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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 Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
6h 38m
€45–265
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
18h 59m
€198–473
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ascona to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
23h 35m
€138–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus N597
27h 6m
€126–219
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
6h 51m
€67–251
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BGY - PMO
7h 43m
€87–305
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRN - PMO
8h 36m
€97–309
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
27h 8m
€147–314
Train, car ferry via Livorno
1. Take the train from Locarno to Como S. Giovannitrain
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to La Spezia Centraletrain
3. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Pisa Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Livorno to Port of Palermocarferry
32h 3m
€89–215

Ascona to Palermo by bus and train

8Weekly Services

18h 59mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,049.7 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Palermo, Italy?

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Palermo Centrale via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 18h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Palermo via Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 27h 6m.

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