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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

How far is it from Ascona to Zurich?

The distance between Ascona and Zurich is 216 km. The road distance is 199.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Zurich without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Ascona to Zurich, including transfers.

Train or bus from Ascona to Zurich?

The best way to get from Ascona to Zurich is to train via Lugano which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 65 and takes 5h 34m.

Can I drive from Ascona to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Zurich is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Ascona to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 928+ hotels available in Zurich.

Ascona to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ascona to Zurich by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train via Lugano
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
3h 22m
CHF 60–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 22
5h 34m
CHF 21–61
Drive 199.9 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Zurichcar 199.9 km
2h 24m
CHF 32–46
Train, fly
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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
5h 19m
CHF 78–299
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3h 24m
CHF 49–102
Train #2
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
4h 38m
CHF 67–193

Ascona to Zurich by bus and train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.9 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–160 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 13–20 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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