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How to get fromBelfast to Asconaby plane, train, car, car ferry, busferry, night train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Ascona by plane, train, car, car ferry, busferry, night train, or bus

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BHD - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    9h 25m
    CHF 78–292

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BFS - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    9h 55m
    CHF 50–272

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Asconacar car
    33h 42m
    CHF 358–1,210

  4. Bus and ferry, train, night train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain night train Nj
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain train
    34h 48m

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Busto Arsiziobus bus
    46h 37m

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DUB - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    9h 50m
    CHF 65–379

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    9h 38m
    CHF 140–413

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane DUB - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    10h 29m
    CHF 95–356

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane DUB - BGY
    3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    10h 45m
    CHF 83–337

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,557.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Ascona, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ascona. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, take the train to Locarno, walk to Locarno, Piazza Stazione, then take the line 1 bus to Ascona, Centro. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast to Ascona via Dublin Terminal 1 and Port of Cherbourg in around 33h 42m.

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