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 30 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 42m.

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 90.

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 Florence which takes 6h 49m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Lucca to Ascona, including transfers.

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.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 3212+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Lucca to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 via Florence
best
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 49m
CHF 74–208
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from P.Za D'Azeglio to San Donato - Nuova Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
8h 42m
CHF 33–60
Drive 386.5 km
1. Drive from Lucca to Asconacar 386.5 km
4h 9m
CHF 62–89
Bus, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
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 89–324
Train
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
9h 59m
CHF 70–208
Bus, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FLR - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
8h 52m
CHF 124–271

Lucca to Ascona by train and bus

119Weekly Services

6h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 496.2 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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., Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 49m.

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