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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

How far is it from Basel to Ascona?

The distance between Basel and Ascona is 253 km. The road distance is 260.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ascona without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 34m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Basel to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basel to Ascona?

The best way to get from Basel to Ascona is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 34m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 21m.

Can I drive from Basel to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ascona is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Basel to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2716+ hotels available in Ascona.

Basel to Ascona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Ascona by train, bus, or car

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

Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BellinzonaIc21 / ...
3h 34m
CHF 28–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Castione-ArbedoSenise
6h 21m
CHF 26–33
Drive 260.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ascona260.3 km
2h 52m
CHF 42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LocarnoIr26
4h 44m

Basel to Ascona by train and bus

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3h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.2 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Castione-Arbedo twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 17 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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