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 50 - SFr 90 and takes 15h 24m.

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 180 - SFr 460.

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, Centro via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Como Grandate, Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

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 80 - SFr 220.

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 80 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 15h 27m.

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 83–212
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 52–87
Drive 628.9 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Asconacar 628.9 km
8h 15m
CHF 99–143
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 98–270
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 174–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Como Grandatebus 518
3. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Stationbus
15h 27m
CHF 53–90
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 70–197
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 185–457
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 63–249
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 100–317

Montpellier to Ascona by train and bus

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10h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 83Cheapest 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, Centro via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Como Grandate, Bellinzona Station, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 15h 27m.

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