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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 6 - SFr 10 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Como to Ascona is to drive which takes 56 min and costs SFr 10 - SFr 15.

Is there a direct bus between Como and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Como to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Como Grandate and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Como to Ascona?

The distance between Como and Ascona is 68 km. The road distance is 66 km.

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

The best way to get from Como to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Como to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Como to Ascona bus from?

Como to Ascona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Como Grandate station.

Train or bus from Como to Ascona?

The best way to get from Como to Ascona is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 21 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Como to Ascona bus arrive?

Como to Ascona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.

Can I drive from Como to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Ascona is 66 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Como to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2908+ hotels available in Ascona.

Como to Ascona - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Como 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 Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain Re80
1h 32m
CHF 7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Piazza Stazionebus 311
2h 52m
CHF 13–21
Drive 66 km
1. Drive from Como to Asconacar 66 km
56 min
CHF 11–15

Como to Ascona by train and bus

242Weekly Services

1h 32mAverage Duration

CHF 7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.3 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Como, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarno hourly. Tickets cost CHF 26–50 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Trenord also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como Grandate to Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona Station, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 2h 52m.

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