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 which costs SFr 11 - SFr 19 and takes 4h 55m.

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 8m and costs SFr 15 - 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 4h 55m.

How far is it from Ascona to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Ascona and Swiss Alps is 104 km. The road distance is 93.2 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 40m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 26.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 FART, 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 40m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 19 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Ascona to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Ascona to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FART, 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 8m to drive from Ascona to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 268+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Ascona to Swiss Alps - 3 ways to travel via train, 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 AiroloIr26 / ...
3h 40m
CHF 20–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Rotonda to Bellinzona, Stazione311
2. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazione120
4h 55m
CHF 11–19
Drive 93.2 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Swiss Alps93.2 km
1h 8m
CHF 16–22

Ascona to Swiss Alps by train and bus

35Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.5 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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 4h 55m.

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