There are 4 ways to get from Modena to Ascona by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Bus, line 311 bus
best- Take the bus from Modena to Bellinzonabus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Piazza Orico to Locarno, Piazza Stazionebus 311
4h 8mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Stationbus
7h 23mCHF 32–45Train
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 26mCHF 55–171Drive 283.1 km
- Drive from Modena to Asconacar 283.1 km
3h 7mCHF 47–68
Modena to Ascona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Ascona is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Modena and Ascona is 311 km. The road distance is 283.1 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Ascona without a car is to bus and line 311 bus which takes 4h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Modena to Ascona, including transfers.
Modena to Ascona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio station.
Modena to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Ascona is to bus and line 311 bus which takes 4h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 180 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Modena to Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Modena to Ascona, Scuole via Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–50
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Modena to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Bus from Bellinzona, Piazza Orico to Locarno, Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–30
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Modena to Ascona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.
Modena to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Ascona is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Modena to Ascona.
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