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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Ascona is to train via Genoa which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 2m.

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 27m 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 34m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Nice to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Nice to Ascona?

The best way to get from Nice to Ascona is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 59m.

Can I drive from Nice to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Ascona is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Nice to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2470+ hotels available in Ascona.

Nice to Ascona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 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 Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
8h 34m
CHF 35–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arese to Bellinzona Stationbus
10h 59m
CHF 40–78
Drive 412 km
1. Drive from Nice to Asconacar 412 km
4h 27m
CHF 67–96
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 53m
CHF 113–283
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
8h 39m
CHF 63–124
Train via Genoa
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
9h 2m
CHF 37–73

Nice to Ascona by train and bus

49Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.1 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Ascona, Centro via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Ascona, Centro via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lampugnano, Qt8, qt8 m1, V.le Sempione Via Matteotti, Arese, Bellinzona Station, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 10h 59m.

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