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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Ascona?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Ascona is 447 km. The road distance is 451.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Karlsruhe to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Ascona?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Ascona is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 39m.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Ascona is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Karlsruhe to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2666+ hotels available in Ascona.

Karlsruhe to Ascona - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Ascona by train, bus, 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BellinzonaIc21 / ...
6h 10m
CHF 56–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zurich Bus StationN07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Bellinzona Station
9h 39m
CHF 45–75
Drive 451.1 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Ascona451.1 km
4h 27m
CHF 74–106
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
6h 26m
CHF 158–352
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
7h 25m
CHF 146–202
Train #2
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LocarnoIr26
7h 39m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
7h 18m
CHF 77–206

Karlsruhe to Ascona by train and bus

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6h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 446.8 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Ascona, Scuole via Basel SBB, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Ascona, Centro via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen, Zürich, Bellinzona Station, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 9h 39m.

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