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

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

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.

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 60 - SFr 110.

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

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

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 3026+ hotels available in Ascona.

Olten to Ascona - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Olten to Ascona by train, car, or bus

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 63–103
Drive 217.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Olten to Asconacar 217.3 km
2h 27m
CHF 35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to Locarnotrain Ir26
4h 17m
CHF 70–102
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain
2. Take the train from Luzern to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Piazza Stazionebus 311
4h 21m
CHF 66–194

Olten to Ascona by train and bus

134Weekly Services

3h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 63Cheapest 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 60–180 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Südostbahn also services this route every 3 hours.

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