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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 28 - SFr 70 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

How far is it from Nice to Ascona?

The distance between Nice and Ascona is 430 km. The road distance is 412 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Nice to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Ascona bus from?

Nice to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Train or bus from Nice to Ascona?

The best way to get from Nice to Ascona is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Nice to Ascona bus arrive?

Nice to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Nice to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Ascona is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Nice to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2717+ hotels available in Ascona.

Nice to Ascona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Nice and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Como Grandate, Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
8h 13m
CHF 29–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano492
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Como Grandate518
3. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Station
11h 9m
CHF 42–90
Drive 412 km
1. Drive from Nice to Ascona412 km
4h 24m
CHF 67–97
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
6h 55m
CHF 120–320
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Genova P. Principe to LuganoEc
10h 26m
CHF 97–207

Nice to Ascona by train and bus

53Weekly Services

8h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.7 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Ascona, Scuole via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Ascona, Centro via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Como Grandate, Bellinzona Station, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 11h 9m.

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