There are 5 ways to get from Italy to Ascona by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train
best- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 58mCHF 77–146Bus
- Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Bellinzonabus
7h 36mDrive 679.6 km
- Drive from Rome to Asconacar 679.6 km
6h 40mCHF 111–160Train via Ascona, Centro
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 8mCHF 103–275Train via Milan
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Rogoredotrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 18mCHF 87–166
Italy to Ascona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 150 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Ascona is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Italy and Ascona is 695 km. The road distance is 679.6 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Italy to Ascona, including transfers.
Italy to Ascona bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.
Italy to Ascona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to Ascona is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Ascona, Scuole via Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, Onebus operates a bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Bellinzona once a week, and the journey takes 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–140
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–130
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–160
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–150
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
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More Questions & Answers
Italy to Ascona bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Italy to Ascona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Ascona is 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Italy to Ascona.
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