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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ascona is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110.

How far is it from Lyon to Ascona?

The distance between Lyon and Ascona is 559 km. The road distance is 432 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Lyon to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Lyon to Ascona?

The best way to get from Lyon to Ascona is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 280 and takes 8h 53m.

Can I drive from Lyon to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ascona is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Lyon to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2680+ hotels available in Ascona.

Lyon to Ascona - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Ascona by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
7h 37m
CHF 64–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
8h 53m
CHF 206–276
Drive 432 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Asconacar 432 km
5h 46m
CHF 70–101
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 35m
CHF 74–207
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
8h 21m
CHF 106–266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Evian-les-Bainsbus
2. Take the train from St-Gingolph to Brigtrain R91
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
11h 23m
CHF 69–136
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 21m
CHF 150–445
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LYS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
9h 41m
CHF 89–250
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
10h
CHF 91–329

Lyon to Ascona by train and bus

14Weekly Services

7h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.3 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ascona, Scuole via Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Ascona via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano in around 8h 53m.

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