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 100 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 100.

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 41m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Lyon to Ascona, including transfers.

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 2762+ hotels available in Ascona.

Lyon to Ascona - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 Re80
7h 41m
CHF 85–170
Drive 432 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lyon to Asconacar 432 km
5h 46m
CHF 68–98
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 33m
CHF 77–144
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 36m
CHF 88–245
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
8h 20m
CHF 85–196
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 144–373
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
8h 31m
CHF 110–308
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 83–249

Lyon to Ascona by train and bus

14Weekly Services

7h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.4 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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 41m.

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