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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Ascona is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 3h 2m.

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 3h 2m and costs €29 - €45.

How far is it from Como to Ascona?

The distance between Como and Ascona is 243 km. The road distance is 190.6 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 bus and taxi which takes 5h 15m and costs €200 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Como to Ascona, including transfers.

Can I drive from Como to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Como to Ascona is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Como to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 167+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Como to Ascona by train, car, bus, or taxi

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

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Ec
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ronco Scriviatrain
3. Drive from Ronco Scrivia to Asconacar
4h 36m
€46–71
Drive 190.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Como to Asconacar 190.6 km
3h 2m
€30–43
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Como to Genoabus 495 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Genoa to Asconataxi
5h 15m
€201–247
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Vogheratrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Varzi to Ottonebus
6h 17m
€117–154

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 243.3 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Como to Ascona. However, you can take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to Ronco Scrivia, then drive to Ascona. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Genoa then take the taxi to Ascona.

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