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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Ascona is to bus and train which costs SFr 29 - SFr 60 and takes 11h 25m.

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 40m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Ascona, Via Medere via Turin, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Marseille to Ascona?

The distance between Marseille and Ascona is 903 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 which takes 10h 2m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Marseille to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Ascona bus from?

Marseille to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Train or bus from Marseille to Ascona?

The best way to get from Marseille to Ascona is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Marseille to Ascona bus arrive?

Marseille to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Turin station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Ascona is 552 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Marseille to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2762+ 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, train, car, plane, or train (TGV, 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
best
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Genevetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
10h 2m
CHF 130–239
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
11h 25m
CHF 30–59
Drive 551.6 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Asconacar 551.6 km
6h 40m
CHF 87–125
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 41m
CHF 85–238
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
10h 23m
CHF 99–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Milanbus 470 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 35
13h 43m
CHF 53–96
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 11m
CHF 129–293
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 24m
CHF 58–225

Marseille to Ascona by train and bus

1Weekly Services

10h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 130Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Marseille to Ascona.

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Distance: 902.9 km
Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Ascona, Centro via Genève, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Ascona, Via Medere via Turin, Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, and Brissago, Posta in around 13h 43m.

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