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

The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 25h 27m.

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 40 - SFr 240.

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 48m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 48m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 430. 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 3225+ 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, 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.

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 44–240
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 189–428
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 120–186
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 69–102
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 64–142
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 73–329
Bus to Trapani Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Palermo-Via Libertа Don Bosco to Trapani Birgi Airportbus
2. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane TPS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 53m
CHF 54–211
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 12m
CHF 135–280
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 22m
CHF 128–313

Palermo to Ascona by train and bus

7Weekly Services

17h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,049.9 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 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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