There are 5 ways to get from Monaco to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), car, plane, 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- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
8h 4mCHF 41–75Drive 399.2 km
- Drive from Monaco to Asconacar 399.2 km
4h 22mCHF 69–100Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 2mCHF 144–328Train via Ascona, Scuole
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
8h 4mCHF 69–115Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NCE - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 59mCHF 68–231
Monaco to Ascona by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monaco to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Monaco to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.
No, there is no direct train from Monaco to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Monaco-Monte-Carlo and arriving at Locarno via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Monaco and Ascona is 414 km. The road distance is 399.2 km.
The best way to get from Monaco to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 75.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Monaco to Ascona, including transfers.
Monaco to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Monaco to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monaco to Ascona is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Monaco to Ascona.
There are 3126+ hotels available in Ascona.
What companies run services between Monaco and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Monaco-Monte-Carlo to Ascona, Centro via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 8h 4m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–370
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–370
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–270
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
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