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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Ascona is to bus and ferry which costs SFr 15 - SFr 22 and takes 5h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Novara to Ascona?

The fastest way to get from Novara to Ascona is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 25.

How far is it from Novara to Ascona?

The distance between Novara and Ascona is 128 km. The road distance is 111.8 km.

How do I travel from Novara to Ascona without a car?

The best way to get from Novara to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Novara to Ascona, including transfers.

Can I drive from Novara to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Novara to Ascona is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Novara to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2298+ hotels available in Ascona.

Novara to Ascona - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Novara to Ascona by train, bus, ferry, or car

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 Busto Arsizio Nord to Mendrisiotrain Trenord
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain Re80
3h 13m
CHF 22–52
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Novara - Piazza Garibaldi, 4 - Stazione Rfi to Arona - Stazione Ferroviariabus 15 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Arona to Asconaferry 200
5h 49m
CHF 16–21
Drive 111.8 km
1. Drive from Novara to Asconacar 111.8 km
1h 43m
CHF 18–25

Novara to Ascona by train and bus

142Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.9 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Novara, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Novara Nord to Ascona, Scuole via Busto Arsizio Nord, Mendrisio, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 3h 13m.

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