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

The cheapest way to get from Pilatus to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pilatus to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

How far is it from Pilatus to Ascona?

The distance between Pilatus and Ascona is 177 km. The road distance is 171.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Pilatus to Ascona without a car is to line 83 train and train and line 1 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Pilatus to Ascona, including transfers.

Can I drive from Pilatus to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Pilatus to Ascona is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Pilatus to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2714+ hotels available in Ascona.

Pilatus to Ascona - 3 ways to travel via train, line 83 train, and line 1 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Pilatus to Ascona by train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Line 83 train, train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad PB83
2. Take the train from Alpnachstad to LuzernS5 / ...
3. Take the train from Luzern to BellinzonaEc / ...
4. Take the train from Bellinzona to Locarno
5. Take the bus from Locarno, Piazza Stazione to Ascona, Scuole1
4h 7m
Drive 171.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pilatus to Ascona171.7 km
2h 16m
CHF 28–40
Taxi, bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the taxi from Pilatus to Lucerne
2. Take the bus from Lucerne to Bellinzona Station
3. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Piazza Stazione311 / ...
4. Take the bus from Locarno, Piazza Stazione to Ascona, Centro1
4h 17m
CHF 134–165

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Distance: 177 km
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Pilatus, Switzerland and Ascona, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Pilatus to Ascona. However, you can take the line 83 train to Alpnachstad PB, walk to Alpnachstad, take the train to Luzern, take the train to Bellinzona, take the train to Locarno, walk to Locarno, Piazza Stazione, then take the line 1 bus to Ascona, Scuole. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lucerne, take the bus to Bellinzona Station, walk to Bellinzona, Stazione, take the bus to Locarno, Piazza Stazione, then take the line 1 bus to Ascona, Centro.

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