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How to get fromPadova to Asconaby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 6 ways to get from Padova to Ascona by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain train 8970 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    4h 54m
    CHF 34–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Padua to Luganobus bus FlixBus 401
    7h 17m
    CHF 32–61

  3. Drive  316.3 km

    1. Drive from Padova to Asconacar car 316.3 km
    3h 44m
    CHF 61–88

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane VCE - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    8h 17m
    CHF 61–244

  5. Train via Ascona, Scuole

    1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    4h 56m
    CHF 61–149

  6. Train #2 (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Padova to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    4h 59m
    CHF 80–132

Padova to Ascona by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Padova to Ascona, Centro via Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 25–40 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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