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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Ascona is to bus and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct train between Lucca and Ascona?

No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Locarno via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Lucca to Ascona?

The distance between Lucca and Ascona is 496 km. The road distance is 386.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucca to Ascona without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Lucca to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Ascona bus from?

Lucca to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lucca station.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Ascona train from?

Lucca to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lucca station.

Train or bus from Lucca to Ascona?

The best way to get from Lucca to Ascona is to train via Bologna which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Lucca to Ascona bus arrive?

Lucca to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Lucca to Ascona train arrive?

Lucca to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Lucca to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucca to Ascona is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Lucca to Ascona.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucca to Ascona?

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Where can I stay near Ascona?

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Lucca to Ascona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lucca and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

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There are 6 ways to get from Lucca to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Bologna
best
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 28m
CHF 52–143
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Milano, San Donato M3bus 544
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
8h 24m
CHF 39–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 443 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bellinzonabus
7h 18m
Drive 386.5 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Asconacar 386.5 km
4h 9m
CHF 63–91
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione fs Lucca to Firenze T2 Guidonibus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FLR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 12m
CHF 95–325
Train
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
8h 14m
CHF 67–203

Lucca to Ascona by train and bus

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8h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 495.6 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Lucca to Ascona, Scuole via Firenze S.M.N., Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucca to Ascona, Centro via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 7h 18m.

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