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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 28 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Ascona is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Luthern and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Luthern to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Lucerne and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Luthern to Ascona?

The distance between Luthern and Ascona is 161 km. The road distance is 164.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Ascona without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 19m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Luthern to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Ascona bus from?

Luthern to Ascona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Lucerne station.

Train or bus from Luthern to Ascona?

The best way to get from Luthern to Ascona is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 19m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 28 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Luthern to Ascona bus arrive?

Luthern to Ascona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.

Can I drive from Luthern to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Ascona is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Luthern to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2710+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Luthern to Ascona by train, bus, 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.

Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to BellinzonaIc21 / ...
2h 19m
CHF 43–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Bellinzona Station
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Piazza Stazione311 / ...
3h 39m
CHF 19–28
Drive 164.9 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Ascona164.9 km
1h 54m
CHF 27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to LocarnoIr26 / ...
3h 29m
CHF 39–64

Luthern to Ascona by train and bus

130Weekly Services

2h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.8 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Luthern, Switzerland and Ascona, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Bellinzona every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Südostbahn also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne to Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona Station, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 3h 39m.

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