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How to get fromManchester to Asconaby plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Ascona by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeMAN - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
    7h 26m
    CHF 39–159

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel SbbtrainTgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to BellinzonatrainEc
    14h 23m
    CHF 222–734

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus
    26h 8m
    CHF 241–357

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraaltrainEil
    3. Take the night train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zuerich HbnighttrainNj
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain
    24h 1m
    CHF 261–987

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)planeMAN - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
    7h 58m
    CHF 40–202

  6. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeMAN - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
    7h 22m
    CHF 96–270

  7. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)planeMAN - BGY
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
    7h 55m
    CHF 55–215

  8. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)planeMAN - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
    8h 47m
    CHF 83–287

  9. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeMAN - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
    10h 54m
    CHF 154–360

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
    27h 56m

  11. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Asconacar
    15h 38m

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Asconacar
    16h 39m
    CHF 241–362

Manchester to Ascona by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 23mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 222Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Ascona, Scuole via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 14h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Ascona via London Victoria, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Lugano in around 26h 8m.

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