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 45 - SFr 75 and takes 21h 10m.

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 30 - SFr 130.

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 Carrer de Ribes and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Torino, Novara - Viale Ferrucci, 26, Domodossola, stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 26m.

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 260.

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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Barcelona Carrer de Ribes 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 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 110 and takes 20h 26m.

Where does the Barcelona to Ascona bus arrive?

Barcelona to Ascona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 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 2888+ 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
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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 33–127
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 136–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona Carrer de Ribes to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus
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 26m
CHF 39–106
Drive 962.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Asconacar 962.9 km
11h 18m
CHF 150–216
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 84–243
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 53–184
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 40–161
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 79–259
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 124–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Comobus 456 / ...
3. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain
21h 10m
CHF 48–72

Barcelona to Ascona by train and bus

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13h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 136Cheapest 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 Carrer de Ribes to Ascona, Centro via Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Torino, Novara, Novara - Viale Ferrucci, 26, Domodossola, stazione, Locarno, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 20h 26m.

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