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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Ascona?

The distance between Heidelberg and Ascona is 524 km. The road distance is 501.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Heidelberg to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Ascona?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Ascona is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 28m.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Ascona is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Heidelberg to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2878+ hotels available in Ascona.

Heidelberg to Ascona - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg to Ascona by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
7h 17m
CHF 57–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Luganobus N474
10h 28m
CHF 42–77
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
9h 13m
CHF 73–311
Drive 501.5 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Asconacar 501.5 km
4h 50m
CHF 78–112
Train via Konstanz
1. Take the train from Kirchheim/Rohrbach, Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Konstanz to Rotkreuztrain
4. Take the train from Rotkreuz to Locarnotrain Ic / ...
9h 57m
CHF 87–131
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 11m
CHF 156–325
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 26m
CHF 126–300
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 35m
CHF 82–224
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane STR - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 56m
CHF 122–273
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
8h 11m
CHF 57–188

Heidelberg to Ascona by train and bus

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7h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Ascona.

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Distance: 523.8 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Ascona, Scuole via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–45 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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