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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Ascona is to fly and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 170 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Palermo to Ascona is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Milano, San Donato M3, Como Grandate, Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 27m.

How far is it from Palermo to Ascona?

The distance between Palermo and Ascona is 1050 km.

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

The best way to get from Palermo to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 17h 46m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Palermo to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo to Ascona bus from?

Palermo to Ascona bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Train or bus from Palermo to Ascona?

The best way to get from Palermo to Ascona is to train which takes 17h 46m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 25h 27m.

Where does the Palermo to Ascona bus arrive?

Palermo to Ascona bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Milano, San Donato M3 station.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2889+ hotels available in Ascona.

Palermo to Ascona - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Palermo to Ascona by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), car ferry, car, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Palermo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 24m
CHF 39–161
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
17h 46m
CHF 152–278
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Asconacar
23h 28m
CHF 100–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Milano, San Donato M3bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Como Grandatebus 518
3. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Stationbus
25h 27m
CHF 69–101
Fly Palermo Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 55m
CHF 53–161
Fly Palermo Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane PMO - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 7m
CHF 56–253
Shuttle to Trapani Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lazio Municipio to Trapani Birgi Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane TPS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 2m
CHF 58–208
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
26h 10m
CHF 110–254
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Milanbus 467 / ...
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Mendrisiotrain S50
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
30h 31m
CHF 114–193

Palermo to Ascona by bus

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25h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Palermo to Ascona.

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Distance: 1,050.1 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Ascona, Scuole via Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 17h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Ascona, Centro via Milano, San Donato M3, Como Grandate, Bellinzona Station, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 25h 27m.

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