What is the cheapest way to get from Ascona to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Swiss Alps is to bus and line 222 bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 22 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ascona to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 22.

Is there a direct bus between Ascona and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione and Airolo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Ascona to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Ascona and Swiss Alps is 105 km. The road distance is 93.4 km.

How do I travel from Ascona to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Ascona to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 28.

How long does it take to get from Ascona to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Ascona to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Swiss Alps bus from?

Ascona to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Locarno, Rotonda station.

Train or bus from Ascona to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Ascona to Swiss Alps is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 28. Alternatively, you can bus and line 222 bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 22 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Ascona to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Ascona to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Bellinzona, Stazione station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Swiss Alps is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Ascona to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 319+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Ascona to Swiss Alps - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 222 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ascona to Swiss Alps by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Airolotrain Ir46 / ...
3h 45m
CHF 23–27
Bus, line 222 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Rotonda to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 311
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 222 / ...
3. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
5h 4m
CHF 13–22
Drive 93.4 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Swiss Alpscar 93.4 km
1h 9m
CHF 15–22

Ascona to Swiss Alps by bus and train

35Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.1 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

Südostbahn operates a train from Locarno to Airolo hourly, and the journey takes 1h 24m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Gotthard Passhöhe via Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, and Airolo, Stazione in around 5h 4m.

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