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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Ascona is to bus and train which costs SFr 27 - SFr 90 and takes 19h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Ascona is to fly and train which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Torino, Novara - Viale Ferrucci, 26, Domodossola, stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Ascona?

The distance between Barcelona and Ascona is 852 km. The road distance is 962.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 13h 47m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Barcelona to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Ascona bus from?

Barcelona to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Train or bus from Barcelona to Ascona?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Ascona is to train which takes 13h 47m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 20h 46m.

Where does the Barcelona to Ascona bus arrive?

Barcelona to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Ascona is 963 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Barcelona to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2756+ hotels available in Ascona.

Barcelona to Ascona - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Ascona by plane, train, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 59m
CHF 53–172
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain Re 80
19h 25m
CHF 27–89
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
13h 47m
CHF 131–239
Drive 962.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Asconacar 962.9 km
11h 18m
CHF 152–219
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BCN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 19m
CHF 84–242
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 52m
CHF 48–194
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BCN - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 40m
CHF 40–171
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BCN - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
10h 45m
CHF 80–259
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
14h 26m
CHF 134–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Torino to Novarabus
3. Take the bus from Novara - Viale Ferrucci, 26 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus 15
4. Take the bus from Domodossola, stazione to Locarno, Stazionebus Ev
20h 46m
CHF 41–110

Barcelona to Ascona by train and bus

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13h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 852.3 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Ascona, Scuole via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 13h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Ascona, Centro via Torino, Novara, Novara - Viale Ferrucci, 26, Domodossola, stazione, Locarno, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 20h 46m.

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