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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Ascona is to bus and train via Brescia which costs SFr 70 - SFr 95 and takes 29h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Ascona is to fly and train which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260.

How far is it from Bucharest to Ascona?

The distance between Bucharest and Ascona is 1500 km. The road distance is 1667.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Ascona without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 54m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Bucharest to Ascona, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Ascona?

Ascona is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:49 AM in Bucharest and 5:49 AM in Ascona.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Ascona is 1667 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Bucharest to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2666+ hotels available in Ascona.

Bucharest to Ascona - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Ascona by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)OTP - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
7h 40m
CHF 92–252
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)BBU - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
8h 39m
CHF 59–170
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti SudBucureşti Nord Gr.A - Adjud / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Lugano
24h 54m
CHF 72–141
Train, bus via Budapest
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to BregenzRjx
3. Take the bus from Bregenz bus station to Bellinzona076
33h 57m
CHF 199–282
Drive 1,667.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Ascona1,667.3 km
18h 23m
CHF 267–386
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)OTP - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
8h
CHF 98–258
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
8h 6m
CHF 182–358
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)OTP - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
8h 48m
CHF 120–296
Bus, train via Brescia
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresica
2. Take the train from Brescia to Milano CentraleR4
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
29h 37m
CHF 73–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bergamo
2. Take the train from Bergamo to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
34h 27m
CHF 76–161
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Ascona
19h 43m
CHF 332–473

Bucharest to Ascona by train and bus

7Weekly Services

33h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 199Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Ascona.

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Distance: 1,500.3 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Ascona, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Bucharest to Ascona. However, you can take the shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, walk to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 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 train from Bucharest to Ascona, Centro via Ploieşti Sud, Ploieşti, Lugano, Lugano, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 24h 54m.

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