There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3hCHF 44–95Drive 199.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ascona to Zurichcar 199.8 km
2h 25mCHF 34–48Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
3h 21mCHF 65–123Train #2
- Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
4h 38mCHF 72–123
Ascona to Zurich by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Zurich is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Ascona and Zurich is 178 km. The road distance is 199.8 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Ascona to Zurich, including transfers.
Ascona to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.
Ascona to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Zurich is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Ascona to Zurich.
There are 1265+ hotels available in Zurich.
What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–80 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
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