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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Ascona is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Ascona?

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.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Ascona?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc and arriving at Locarno S. Antonio via Vallorcine, Martigny, Brig and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Ascona?

The distance between Chamonix and Ascona is 196 km. The road distance is 219.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Chamonix to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Ascona bus from?

Chamonix to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Ascona train from?

Chamonix to Ascona train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, depart from Vallorcine station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Ascona?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Ascona is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Chamonix to Ascona bus arrive?

Chamonix to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Malpensa Airport - Milan station.

Where does the Chamonix to Ascona train arrive?

Chamonix to Ascona train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Martigny station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Ascona is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Chamonix to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2703+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 4 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
1. Take the train from Vallorcine to MartignyRe
2. Take the train from Martigny to BrigIr
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno S. Antonio72
6h 52m
CHF 49–117
Drive 219.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chamonix to Ascona219.3 km
3h 20m
CHF 36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Malpensa Airport - MilanN1524
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio35
8h 41m
CHF 49–65
Train via Ascona, Centro
1. Take the train from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to VallorcineTer
2. Take the train from Vallorcine to MartignyRe
3. Take the train from Martigny to BrigIr
4. Take the train from Brig to DomodossolaIr / ...
5. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FART72 / ...
7h 6m
CHF 51–122

Chamonix to Ascona by train

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6h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Locarno S. Antonio via Vallorcine, Martigny, Brig, and Domodossola in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Ascona, Via Medere via Malpensa Airport - Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, and Brissago, Posta in around 8h 41m.

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