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 250 and takes 6h 19m.

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 19m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 250.

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 48m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Palermo to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Palermo to Ascona?

The best way to get from Palermo to Ascona is to train which takes 17h 48m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 190 and takes 26h 47m.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 3029+ 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 19m
CHF 40–245
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 48m
CHF 181–433
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 124–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
26h 47m
CHF 110–190
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 50m
CHF 59–142
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 17m
CHF 64–245
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 12m
CHF 60–234
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 9m
CHF 138–280
Car ferry, train via Livorno
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Livornocarferry
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from La Spezia Centrale to Seregnotrain
4. Take the train from Seregno to Locarnotrain
29h 41m
CHF 80–254

Palermo to Ascona by train and bus

7Weekly Services

17h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 181Cheapest 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 19m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo to Ascona, Centro via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 26h 47m.

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