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

The cheapest way to get from Italy to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 13h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Italy to Ascona is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

How far is it from Italy to Ascona?

The distance between Italy and Ascona is 695 km. The road distance is 679.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Italy to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Italy to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Italy to Ascona?

The best way to get from Italy to Ascona is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 130 and takes 13h 18m.

Can I drive from Italy to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Ascona is 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Italy to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 1918+ hotels available in Ascona.

Italy to Ascona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Italy to Ascona by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 1m
CHF 109–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma to Luganobus Napoli / ...
13h 18m
CHF 44–123
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Comobus 518
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain Re80
12h 37m
CHF 48–140
Drive 679.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Asconacar 679.6 km
6h 40m
CHF 108–156
Train via Ascona, Centro
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 8m
CHF 107–259

Italy to Ascona by train and bus

119Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 695.3 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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 6h 1m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Roma to Lugano every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 10h 40m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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