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 40 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 8m.

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 53m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m 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 53m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 320 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 2710+ hotels available in Ascona.

Marseille to Ascona - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 53m
CHF 72–217
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 42–104
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 205–311
Drive 551.6 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Ascona551.6 km
6h 37m
CHF 89–128
Fly Marseille Provence Airport 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 65–199
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 44–105
Fly Marseille Provence Airport 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 129–324
Fly Marseille Provence Airport 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 63–285
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Cannes
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)NCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
9h 15m
CHF 142–345

Marseille to Ascona by train and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 879.2 km
Duration: 9h 53m

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 53m. 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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