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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 140 and takes 7h 11m.

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 430 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 11m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 11m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 290 and takes 8h 53m.

Can I drive from Lyon to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ascona is 430 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Lyon to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2666+ 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 CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
7h 11m
CHF 58–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
8h 53m
CHF 207–286
Drive 430 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Ascona430 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)LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
6h 35m
CHF 74–197
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to LocarnoIc
8h 21m
CHF 101–243
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus station
2. Take the train from Genève to LocarnoIc
8h 32m
CHF 88–189
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
7h 21m
CHF 155–447
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
8h 30m
CHF 91–326
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)LYS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
9h 41m
CHF 99–240

Lyon to Ascona by train and bus

14Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.4 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Ascona via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano in around 8h 53m.

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