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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 25 - SFr 85 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Merano and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Domodossola, stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Merano to Ascona?

The distance between Merano and Ascona is 438 km. The road distance is 291 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Merano to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Ascona bus from?

Merano to Ascona bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, depart from Merano station.

Train or bus from Merano to Ascona?

The best way to get from Merano to Ascona is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Merano to Ascona bus arrive?

Merano to Ascona bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, arrive at Malpensa Airport - Milan station.

Can I drive from Merano to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Ascona is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Merano to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2665+ hotels available in Ascona.

Merano to Ascona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

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 Bolzano Bozen to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
7h 22m
CHF 25–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meran to Bergamo407
2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S. Antonino
8h
CHF 65–139
Drive 291 km
1. Drive from Merano to Ascona291 km
4h 12m
CHF 47–68
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova89
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
7h 36m
CHF 41–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria3
3. Take the bus from Domodossola, stazione to Locarno, StazioneEv
10h 22m
CHF 84–112

Merano to Ascona by bus and train

10Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merano to Ascona.

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Distance: 437.8 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Ascona, Centro via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano Bozen, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merano to Ascona, Centro via Malpensa Airport - Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Domodossola, stazione, Locarno, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 10h 22m.

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