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

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 9 - SFr 14 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Milan to Ascona is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 26.

How far is it from Milan to Ascona?

The distance between Milan and Ascona is 115 km. The road distance is 110.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Milan to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 14.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Milan to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Milan to Ascona?

The best way to get from Milan to Ascona is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 21m.

Can I drive from Milan to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Ascona is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Milan to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2714+ hotels available in Ascona.

Milan to Ascona - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Milan to Ascona by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
2h 13m
CHF 9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzona076
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Piazza Stazione311 / ...
3h 21m
CHF 20–40
Drive 110.2 km
1. Drive from Milan to Ascona110.2 km
1h 24m
CHF 18–26

Milan to Ascona by train and bus

240Weekly Services

2h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Milano Centrale to Locarno hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Trenord S.r.l. also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 3h 21m.

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