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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 13 - SFr 19 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Ascona is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 19.

How far is it from Locarno to Ascona?

The distance between Locarno and Ascona is 85 km. The road distance is 84.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Ascona without a car is to taxi and line 12 bus and line 26 bus which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Locarno to Ascona, including transfers.

Can I drive from Locarno to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Ascona is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Locarno to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2877+ hotels available in Ascona.

Locarno to Ascona - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and line 12 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Ascona by taxi, bus, train, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, line 12 bus, line 26 bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Locarno to Omegna - Piazza Beltramitaxi
2. Take the bus from Omegna - Piazza Beltrami to Pallanza - Piazza Gramscibus 12 / ...
3. Take the bus from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci to Brissagobus 26
3h 28m
CHF 65–80
Drive 84.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to Asconacar 84.4 km
1h 38m
CHF 14–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quarona Via P.Rolandi Cabina Enel to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldibus 50
2. Take the train from Busto Arsizio Nord to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
5h 57m
CHF 30–64
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Arona to Asconaferry 200
7h 7m
CHF 15–21

Locarno to Ascona by bus and train

55Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Locarno, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?

Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Arona to Ascona once daily. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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