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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 4h 14m.

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.

How far is it from Merano to Ascona?

The distance between Merano and Ascona is 439 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 via Verona which takes 7h 27m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Merano to Ascona, including transfers.

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 3087+ hotels available in Ascona.

Merano to Ascona - 4 ways to travel via train, car, shuttle, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), car, shuttle, bus, 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 via Verona
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 27m
CHF 71–195
Drive 291 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merano to Asconacar 291 km
4h 14m
CHF 46–66
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 25m
CHF 139–208
Train
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
7h 48m
CHF 77–189

Merano to Ascona by train and bus

112Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Ascona.

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Distance: 439.3 km
Duration: 7h 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, Verona Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 7h 27m.

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