There are 5 ways to get from Ascona to Varazze by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train via Genova P.Za Principe
best- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
5h 45m€55–100Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Varazzetrain Re13
6h 56m€23–31Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
- Take the bus from Milan to Savonabus FlixBus N508
8h 17m€34–53Drive 254.9 km
- Drive from Ascona to Varazzecar 254.9 km
2h 48m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Varazzetrain 3041 / ...
6h 42m€56–94
Ascona to Varazze by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Varazze is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Varazze is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Varazze. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Savona via Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Varazze. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Varazze via Milano Centrale and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Ascona and Varazze is 285 km. The road distance is 254.9 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Varazze without a car is to train via Genova P.Za Principe which takes 5h 45m and costs €50 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Ascona to Varazze, including transfers.
Ascona to Varazze bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Ascona to Varazze train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Ascona to Varazze is to train via Genova P.Za Principe which takes 5h 45m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Varazze, Italy?
You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Varazze via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Milano Centrale, and Genova P.Za Principe in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Varazze via Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, Castione, Stazione, Bellinzona, Milan, Savona, and Savona in around 8h 17m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ascona to Varazze bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Ascona to Varazze train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Varazze is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Ascona to Varazze.
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