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

The cheapest way to get from Olten to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Olten to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Olten and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Olten station to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Olten Station and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Olten to Ascona?

The distance between Olten and Ascona is 215 km. The road distance is 217.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Olten to Ascona without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Olten to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Olten to Ascona bus from?

Olten to Ascona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Olten Station.

Train or bus from Olten to Ascona?

The best way to get from Olten to Ascona is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Olten to Ascona bus arrive?

Olten to Ascona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.

Can I drive from Olten to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Olten to Ascona is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Olten to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2896+ hotels available in Ascona.

Olten to Ascona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Olten to Ascona by train, bus, 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 via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Olten to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
3h 7m
CHF 73–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Olten Station to Bellinzona Stationbus
6h 22m
CHF 27–40
Drive 217.3 km
1. Drive from Olten to Asconacar 217.3 km
2h 27m
CHF 34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Zofingen to Locarnotrain Ic
3h 56m
CHF 67–132
Train #2
1. Take the train from Olten to Locarnotrain Ir26
4h 17m

Olten to Ascona by train and bus

134Weekly Services

3h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.4 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Olten, Switzerland and Ascona, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Olten to Bellinzona every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Südostbahn also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Olten Station to Bellinzona Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 19–27 and the journey takes 5h.

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