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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 51m.

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 14m 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 Meran and arriving at Ascona, Via Medere via Bolzano South, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

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 49m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Train or bus from Merano to Ascona?

The best way to get from Merano to Ascona is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Merano to Ascona bus arrive?

Merano to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Can I drive from Merano to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Ascona is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Merano to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 3045+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 5 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
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
7h 49m
CHF 76–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Milanbus N95
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 35
10h 51m
CHF 46–70
Drive 291 km
1. Drive from Merano to Asconacar 291 km
4h 14m
CHF 47–68
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 34m
CHF 66–108
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 20m
CHF 71–195

Merano to Ascona by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Ascona.

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Distance: 437.8 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Ascona, Via Medere via Bolzano South, Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, and Brissago, Posta in around 10h 51m.

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