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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Ascona is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

How far is it from Marseille to Ascona?

The distance between Marseille and Ascona is 879 km. The road distance is 551.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Ascona without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 52m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Marseille to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Marseille to Ascona?

The best way to get from Marseille to Ascona is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 52m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 300 and takes 10h 18m.

Can I drive from Marseille to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Ascona is 552 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Marseille to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2666+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Marseille to Ascona by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Trenitalia)

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 Lyon
best
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
9h 52m
CHF 72–220
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Savona
2. Take the train from Savona to Milano CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
13h 10m
CHF 43–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
10h 18m
CHF 206–296
Drive 551.6 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Ascona551.6 km
6h 37m
CHF 90–130
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)MRS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
6h 44m
CHF 65–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Turin404
2. Take the bus from Turin Train Station Lingotto to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
13h 8m
CHF 45–101
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
7h 15m
CHF 134–300
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)MRS - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
7h 9m
CHF 63–215

Marseille to Ascona by train and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 879.2 km
Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Ascona, Scuole via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Ascona via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano in around 10h 18m.

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