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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Ascona is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 9h 33m.

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 41m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m 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 41m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 95 and takes 9h 41m.

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 3037+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Re80
8h 41m
CHF 68–186
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
9h 33m
CHF 31–53
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 59m
CHF 122–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 41m
CHF 35–90

Nice to Ascona by train and bus

55Weekly Services

8h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.3 km
Duration: 8h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 24–45 and the journey takes 6h 31m.

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