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 35 - SFr 55 and takes 14h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Ascona is to train and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 400.

How far is it from Montpellier to Ascona?

The distance between Montpellier and Ascona is 840 km. The road distance is 628.6 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 9h 38m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 38m 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 9h 38m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 210 - SFr 330 and takes 13h 28m.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Ascona is 629 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Montpellier to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2705+ hotels available in Ascona.

Montpellier to Ascona - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Montpellier to Ascona by train, bus, 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-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
9h 38m
CHF 159–267
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier Sabines to Genoa Piazza Acquaverde
2. Take the train from Genova Piazza Principe to Monza
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
14h 57m
CHF 38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to MilanFlixBus N1138 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
13h 28m
CHF 219–325
Drive 628.6 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Ascona628.6 km
8h 10m
CHF 102–148
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)MPL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
8h 44m
CHF 98–314
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to GeneveTer
3. Take the train from Genève to LocarnoIc
11h 42m
CHF 129–239
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)MRS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
8h 6m
CHF 76–205
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)LYS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
7h 30m
CHF 150–391
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)MRS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
8h 31m
CHF 74–251

Montpellier to Ascona by train and bus

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9h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 840 km
Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Ascona, Scuole via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to Ascona via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano in around 13h 28m.

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