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 28 - SFr 50 and takes 10h 30m.

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 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 41m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 180.

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 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 55m.

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 3131+ 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, 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 41m
CHF 68–176
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 30m
CHF 29–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arese to Bellinzona Stationbus
10h 55m
CHF 40–66
Drive 412 km
1. Drive from Nice to Asconacar 412 km
4h 27m
CHF 65–94
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 127–315

Nice to Ascona by train and bus

56Weekly Services

8h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 68Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

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, 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 55m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.