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 25 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 47m.

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 5m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170.

How far is it from Italy to Ascona?

The distance between Italy and Ascona is 677 km. The road distance is 679.5 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 5m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m 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 5m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 47m.

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 2756+ hotels available in Ascona.

Italy to Ascona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Italy to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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 Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 5m
CHF 72–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus Itabus
13h 47m
CHF 25–88
Drive 679.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Asconacar 679.5 km
6h 40m
CHF 107–154
Train via Florence
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 14m
CHF 82–185

Italy to Ascona by train and bus

116Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 677.5 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once daily. Tickets cost CHF 16–50 and the journey takes 10h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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