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

The cheapest way to get from Giessbach to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Giessbach to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

How far is it from Giessbach to Ascona?

The distance between Giessbach and Ascona is 220 km. The road distance is 168 km.

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

The best way to get from Giessbach to Ascona without a car is to line 59 ferry and train which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Giessbach to Ascona, including transfers.

Can I drive from Giessbach to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Giessbach to Ascona is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Giessbach to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2709+ hotels available in Ascona.

Giessbach to Ascona - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Giessbach to Ascona by ferry, 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.

Line 59 ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Brienz59 / ...
2. Take the train from Brienz to LuzernLix
3. Take the train from Luzern to BellinzonaEc / ...
5h 28m
CHF 70–116
Drive 168 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Giessbach to Ascona168 km
2h 12m
CHF 28–40
Line 59 ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Brienz59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meiringen, Bahnhof to Göschenen, Bahnhof162
3. Take the train from Göschenen to Locarno
6h 17m
Line 60 ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Interlaken Ost60 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to DomodossolaEc / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FART72 / ...
6h 9m
CHF 41–103

Giessbach to Ascona by ferry, train, and bus

42Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.6 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Giessbach, Canton of Bern, Switzerland and Ascona, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Giessbach to Ascona. However, you can take the line 59 ferry to Brienz, walk to Brienz, take the train to Luzern, take the train to Bellinzona, take the train to Locarno, walk to Locarno, Piazza Stazione, then take the line 1 bus to Ascona, Scuole. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Giessbach See to Ascona, Centro via Brienz, Brienz, Meiringen, Meiringen, Bahnhof, Göschenen, Bahnhof, Göschenen, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 17m.

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