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

The cheapest way to get from Modena to Ascona is to bus and train which costs SFr 19 - SFr 90 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modena to Ascona is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Modena and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Modena - Autostazione and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio, Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Modena to Ascona?

The distance between Modena and Ascona is 291 km. The road distance is 283.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Modena to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Modena to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modena to Ascona bus from?

Modena to Ascona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio station.

Train or bus from Modena to Ascona?

The best way to get from Modena to Ascona is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Modena to Ascona bus arrive?

Modena to Ascona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.

Can I drive from Modena to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Ascona is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Modena to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 1892+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Modena 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 Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 27m
CHF 54–149
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modena to Comobus Modena
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 29m
CHF 19–86
Drive 283.1 km
1. Drive from Modena to Asconacar 283.1 km
3h 7m
CHF 45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Stationbus
7h 20m
CHF 31–45

Modena to Ascona by train and bus

106Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Modena to Ascona, Scuole via Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 21–30 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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