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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 16h 36m.

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 160 - SFr 440.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Ascona, Via Medere via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.

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 30m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Montpellier to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Ascona bus from?

Montpellier to Ascona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Ascona?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Ascona is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 16h 36m.

Where does the Montpellier to Ascona bus arrive?

Montpellier to Ascona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

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 2889+ 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, train, car, 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 30m
CHF 111–274
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Turinbus 740
2. Take the bus from Turin to Milanbus 467 / ...
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
15h 24m
CHF 44–115
Drive 628.9 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Asconacar 628.9 km
8h 15m
CHF 98–141
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 7m
CHF 70–215
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 41m
CHF 109–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Milanbus N95 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 35
16h 36m
CHF 47–96
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 40m
CHF 92–302
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 165–431
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 63–251
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)plane MPL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 17m
CHF 80–354

Montpellier to Ascona by train and bus

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10h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 873.1 km
Duration: 10h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Ascona, Via Medere via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, and Brissago, Posta in around 16h 36m.

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