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 27 - SFr 80 and takes 5h 29m.

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 35m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 35m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 80 and takes 5h 29m.

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 3230+ 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 Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
3h 35m
CHF 24–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 29m
CHF 28–77
Drive 260.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Asconacar 260.3 km
2h 52m
CHF 42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
4h 43m
CHF 79–115

Basel to Ascona by train and bus

121Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.1 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–220 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 19–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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