There are 3 ways to get from Chamonix 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
best- Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcinetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Brigtrain R91
- Take the train from Brig to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno Farttrain Re / ...
6h 57mCHF 65–112Drive 220.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Asconacar 220.9 km
3h 18mCHF 36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus FlixBus N1524
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 35
8h 41mCHF 41–58
Chamonix to Ascona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Ascona is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Ascona, Via Medere via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Locarno Fart via Vallorcine, Martigny, Brig and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Chamonix and Ascona is 201 km. The road distance is 220.9 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Chamonix to Ascona, including transfers.
Chamonix to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Ascona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Ascona is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Ascona, Scuole via Vallorcine, Martigny, Brig, Domodossola, Locarno Fart, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Ascona, Via Medere via Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, and Brissago, Posta in around 8h 41m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Vallorcine
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- info@tmrsa.ch
- Website
- tmrsa.ch
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–25
- Schedules at
- tmrsa.ch
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Martigny to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Brig to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- info@regionalps.ch
- Website
- regionalps.ch
Train from Martigny to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–51
- Schedules at
- regionalps.ch
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 25–29
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 45–51
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- bls.ch
Train from Brig to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- https://www.bls.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Train from Domodossola to Locarno Fart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- info@safduemila.com
- Website
- safduemila.com
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–23
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Chamonix to Ascona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vallorcine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Ascona is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chamonix to Ascona.
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