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

The cheapest way to get from Glarus to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glarus to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

How far is it from Glarus to Ascona?

The distance between Glarus and Ascona is 244 km. The road distance is 188.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Glarus to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Glarus to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Glarus to Ascona?

The best way to get from Glarus to Ascona is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 9m.

Can I drive from Glarus to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Glarus to Ascona is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Glarus to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Ascona.

Glarus to Ascona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 408 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Glarus 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 Glarus to Zürich HBS25
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaIc2 / ...
3h 57m
CHF 73–112
Drive 188.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Glarus to Ascona188.4 km
2h 30m
CHF 31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd to Chur, BahnhofplatzEv2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazione171
7h 9m
CHF 33–54
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Glarus to Rapperswil SGS6
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Arth-GoldauVae
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Locarno
6h 5m
Line 408 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Linthal, Bahnhof to Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost408
2. Take the train from Altdorf UR to LocarnoIr26 / ...
6h 47m

Glarus to Ascona by train and bus

102Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.2 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Glarus to Ascona, Scuole via Zürich HB, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glarus to Ascona, Centro via Ziegelbrücke, Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd, Chur, Bahnhofplatz, Chur, Postautostation, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 7h 9m.

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