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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Ascona is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 350.

How far is it from Avignon to Ascona?

The distance between Avignon and Ascona is 786 km. The road distance is 530.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Avignon to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Avignon to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Avignon to Ascona?

The best way to get from Avignon to Ascona is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 350 and takes 12h 18m.

Can I drive from Avignon to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Ascona is 530 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Avignon to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2705+ hotels available in Ascona.

Avignon to Ascona - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Avignon to Ascona by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
9h 16m
CHF 66–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus station
2. Take the train from Genève to LocarnoIc
11h 17m
CHF 86–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
12h 18m
CHF 209–345
Drive 530.5 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Ascona530.5 km
7h 32m
CHF 86–125
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to GeneveTgv
2. Take the train from Genève to LocarnoIc
9h 27m
CHF 133–232
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)MRS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
7h 7m
CHF 69–220
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)LYS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
6h 50m
CHF 75–347
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
7h 38m
CHF 138–341
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)MRS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
7h 32m
CHF 67–266

Avignon to Ascona by train and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 786.1 km
Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Avignon, France and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Ascona, Scuole via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station to Ascona via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano in around 12h 18m.

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