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

The cheapest way to get from Como to Ascona is to train and drive which costs €23 - €50 and takes 4h 37m.

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 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 train and bus via Milan which takes 6h 13m and costs €110 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m 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 to drive from Como to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 151+ hotels available in Ascona.

Como to Ascona - 5 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and taxi

There are 5 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 CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ronco Scrivia
3. Drive from Ronco Scrivia to Ascona
4h 37m
€23–46
Train, bus via Milan
1. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano CentraleEc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to VogheraIc
3. Take the bus from Varzi to Ottone
6h 13m
€116–156
Drive 190.6 km
1. Drive from Como to Ascona190.6 km
3h
€30–43
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Como to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano518 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Serravalle Scrivia500
3. Take the bus from Serravalle Outlet to Cabella Ligure
4. Take the taxi from Cabella Ligure to Ascona
6h 25m
€191–245
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chiasso to VogheraEc
2. Take the bus from Varzi to Ottone
7h 26m
€169–247

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 243.3 km
Duration: 4h 37m

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 a train from Como S. Giovanni to Ascona via Milano Centrale, Voghera, Voghera, Varzi, and Ottone in around 6h 13m.

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