There are 9 ways to get from France to Ascona by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
8h 27mCHF 116–344Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 8mCHF 56–280Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
15hCHF 57–119Drive 743.6 km
- Drive from Paris to Asconacar 743.6 km
8h 30mCHF 125–180Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
9h 15mCHF 191–664Train #2
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
10hCHF 169–266Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 36mCHF 80–294Fly from Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 2mCHF 64–298Fly from Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 41mCHF 62–275
France to Ascona by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from France to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 15h.
The fastest way to get from France to Ascona is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 300.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Paris, Basel, Bahnhof and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
No, there is no direct train from France to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Locarno via Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between France and Ascona is 777 km. The road distance is 743.6 km.
The best way to get from France to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 350.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from France to Ascona, including transfers.
France to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
France to Ascona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to Ascona is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between France and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Ascona, Scuole via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Châtelet to Ascona, Centro via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès, Paris, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, Lugano Stazione, Lugano, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 15h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–150
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–170
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–170
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
France to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.
France to Ascona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Ascona is 744 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from France to Ascona.
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