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 30m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

How far is it from Nice to Ascona?

The distance between Nice and Ascona is 429 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 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m 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 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 95 and takes 9h 54m.

Can I drive from Nice to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Ascona is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Nice to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 3237+ 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 38m
CHF 64–171
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
9h 33m
CHF 33–54
Drive 412 km
1. Drive from Nice to Asconacar 412 km
4h 30m
CHF 67–97
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
7h 1m
CHF 140–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus 076 / ...
9h 54m
CHF 34–91

Nice to Ascona by train and bus

54Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.5 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Ascona, Centro via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Milan, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 9h 54m.

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