There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train
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- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
7h 40mCHF 71–129Drive 291 km
cheapest- Drive from Merano to Asconacar 291 km
4h 13mCHF 56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Meran to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 407
- Take the bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Domodossolabus Re4
- Take the bus from Domodossola, stazione to Locarno, Stazionebus Ev
12h 27mShuttle, bus, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 40mCHF 142–197
Merano to Ascona by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Meran, Rho Fiera Milano, Domodossola, stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Locarno via Bolzano Bozen and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Merano and Ascona is 439 km. The road distance is 291 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Merano to Ascona, including transfers.
Merano to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Merano to Ascona is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Ascona, Scuole via Bolzano Bozen, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Ascona, Centro via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lampugnano, Rho Fieramilano, Rho Fiera Milano, Domodossola, Domodossola, stazione, Locarno, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 12h 27m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meran to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- FART
Bus from Domodossola, stazione to Locarno, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–19
- Schedules at
- FART
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–180
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- mail@autostradale.it
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–12
- Website
- Autostradale
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–12
- Website
- Flibco
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Booking & Getting There
Merano to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Merano to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Ascona is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Merano to Ascona.
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