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There are 6 ways to get from Ascona to Venice by train, car, plane, bus or shuttle

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

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Train

  1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia

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Drive

  1. Drive from Ascona to Venice

Train, train to Milan Malpensa, fly to Venice

  1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
  2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
  3. Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Venice (VCE)

Train to Milan Linate, fly to Trieste, train

  1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
  2. Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Trieste (TRS)
  3. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia

Train, train to Zurich, fly to Venice

  1. Take the train from Locarno to Bellinzona
  2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zug(Ch)
  3. Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Venice (VCE)

Train, bus, shuttle

  1. Take the train from Locarno to Como S.Giovanni
  2. Take the bus from Como San Giovanni Station to Stazione Autolinee Bergamo
  3. Take a shuttle bus from Bergamo to Venice

Ascona to Venice by bus and train

The journey time between Ascona and Venice is around 5h 28m and covers a distance of around 383 km. This includes an average layover time of around 57 min. Operated by FART, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Trenitalia Frecce and others, the Ascona to Venice service departs from Ascona, Centro and arrives in Venezia S. Lucia. Typically 158 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

158 Weekly Services
5h 28m Average Duration
€62 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Venice is to drive which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 3h 46m.

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The fastest way to get from Ascona to Venice is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

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The distance between Ascona and Venice is 287 km. The road distance is 378 km.

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The best way to get from Ascona to Venice without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 210.

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It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Ascona to Venice, including transfers.

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There is no direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Venice Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h and has one stopover.

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Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Venice is 378 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Ascona to Venice.

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Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, KLM and seven other airlines offer flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Venice Airport.

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Map of how to get from Ascona to Venice.
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  • Distance: 287.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Ascona to Venice via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, and Milano Centrale in around 5h 28m.

Airlines
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
5h 3m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€160 - €380
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
5h 6m
When
Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
€160 - €380
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via London Gatwick
Ave. Duration
5h 15m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
€160 - €380
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Manchester
Ave. Duration
5h 40m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
€160 - €380
Swiss
Website
swiss.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Zurich
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€230 - €800
Flights from Zurich to Venice
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€130 - €650
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
4h 36m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€350 - €850
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€350 - €850
Flights from Zurich to Venice via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€120 - €410
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
4h 20m
When
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
€40 - €460
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Bari
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
€40 - €460
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via London Stansted
Ave. Duration
6h
When
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
€40 - €460
Ulendo Airlink
Website
flyulendo.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Prague
Ave. Duration
3h 45m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€29 - €170
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Catania
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€35 - €220
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
5h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€300 - €4400
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Trieste
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€50 - €210
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€240 - €600
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€270 - €1400
Vueling Airlines
Website
vueling.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Venice via Barcelona
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€180 - €750
Train operators
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 52m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€40 - €75
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
€85 - €160
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€24 - €45
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€25 - €50
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Locarno to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration
26 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€14 - €26
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Bellinzona to Zug(Ch)
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€35 - €70
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Train from Locarno to Como S.Giovanni
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€27 - €50
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Trenitalia Frecce
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 27m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€22 - €75
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€22 - €30
Base Standard
€40 - €60
Base Premium
€50 - €75
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
€12 - €50
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€12 - €18
Base Standard
€28 - €40
Base Premium
€35 - €50
ItaloTreno
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 28m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€19 - €60
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€21 - €29
Smart Low Cost
€19 - €24
Smart Flex
€40 - €60
Trenitalia EuroCity
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Email
ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
2h 37m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
€60 - €140
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
€60 - €80
1st Class
€95 - €140
Train from Bellinzona to Zug(Ch)
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€24 - €50
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
2nd Class
€24 - €35
1st Class
€35 - €50
Trenitalia
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
Ave. Duration
1h 36m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€9 - €17
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€15 - €17
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
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Bus operators
Lecco Trasporti
Phone
+39035.289000
Website
leccotrasporti.it
Bus from Como San Giovanni Station to Stazione Autolinee Bergamo
Ave. Duration
2h 12m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€6 - €8
Schedules at
leccotrasporti.it
ASF Autolinee srl
Phone
+039 031.247111
Email
info@asfautolinee.it
Website
asfautolinee.it
Bus from Como San Giovanni to Stazione Autolinee Bergamo
Ave. Duration
2h 12m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€11 - €16
Schedules at
asfautolinee.it

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