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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Ascona is to train via Imperia which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 10h 31m.

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 60 - SFr 95.

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 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m 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 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 7m.

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 27m to drive from Nice to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2889+ 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 7m.

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 Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
8h 38m
CHF 62–123
Train via Imperia
cheapest
1. Take the train from Imperia to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
2. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Como Camerlatatrain S11
3. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Locarnotrain
10h 31m
CHF 34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 492
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Como Grandatebus 518
3. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Stationbus
11h 7m
CHF 40–71
Drive 412 km
1. Drive from Nice to Asconacar 412 km
4h 27m
CHF 64–93
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 54m
CHF 113–282

Nice to Ascona by train and bus

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8h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.3 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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 38m. 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 7m.

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