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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Ascona is to ferry which costs SFr 13 - SFr 21 and takes 5h 54m.

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 18 - SFr 27.

Is there a direct ferry between Novara and Ascona?

No, there is no direct ferry from Novara to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Arona and arriving at Ascona via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Novara and Ascona?

No, there is no direct train from Novara to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Novara Nord and arriving at Locarno via Busto Arsizio Nord and Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Novara to Ascona?

The distance between Novara and Ascona is 128 km. The road distance is 111.7 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 16m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Novara to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novara to Ascona train from?

Novara to Ascona train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Busto Arsizio Nord station.

Where does the Novara to Ascona train arrive?

Novara to Ascona train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Mendrisio station.

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 3206+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Novara to Ascona by train, 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 S50
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain Re80
3h 16m
CHF 11–108
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Arona to Asconaferry 200
5h 54m
CHF 13–20
Drive 111.7 km
1. Drive from Novara to Asconacar 111.7 km
1h 43m
CHF 19–27

Novara to Ascona by train and bus

107Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.7 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Arona to Ascona twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 4h.

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