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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Ascona is to bus and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Ascona is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 460.

How far is it from Montpellier to Ascona?

The distance between Montpellier and Ascona is 873 km. The road distance is 628.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Montpellier to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Ascona?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Ascona is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 300 and takes 12h 48m.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Ascona is 629 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Montpellier to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2711+ hotels available in Ascona.

Montpellier to Ascona - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Montpellier to Ascona by train (TGV, Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
10h 26m
CHF 78–197
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Turinbus 740
2. Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain
13h 43m
CHF 48–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
12h 48m
CHF 204–298
Drive 628.9 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Asconacar 628.9 km
8h 15m
CHF 97–140
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 6m
CHF 95–253
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
11h 42m
CHF 119–269
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MPL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 39m
CHF 134–337
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MPL - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 55m
CHF 158–458
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 30m
CHF 121–320
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 50m
CHF 73–251

Montpellier to Ascona by train and bus

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10h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 873 km
Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Ascona, Scuole via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Ascona via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano in around 12h 48m.

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