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

The cheapest way to get from Pisa to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 90 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pisa to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Pisa and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Pisa to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Pisa and arriving at Ascona, Via Medere via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Pisa to Ascona?

The distance between Pisa and Ascona is 497 km. The road distance is 389.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Pisa to Ascona without a car is to train via Florence which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Pisa to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pisa to Ascona bus from?

Pisa to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pisa station.

Train or bus from Pisa to Ascona?

The best way to get from Pisa to Ascona is to train via Florence which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Pisa to Ascona bus arrive?

Pisa to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Malpensa Airport - Milan station.

Can I drive from Pisa to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Pisa to Ascona is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Pisa to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2702+ hotels available in Ascona.

Pisa to Ascona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train via Florence
best
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
6h 39m
CHF 49–106
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Milano CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
8h 34m
CHF 32–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pisa to Malpensa Airport - MilanN1508 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio35
10h 51m
CHF 58–78
Drive 389.4 km
1. Drive from Pisa to Ascona389.4 km
4h 12m
CHF 64–92
Fly Pisa International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)PSA - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
7h 1m
CHF 95–280
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FLR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
9h
CHF 92–267

Pisa to Ascona by train and bus

105Weekly Services

6h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 497 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Pisa Centrale to Ascona, Scuole via Florence Santa Maria Novella, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pisa to Ascona, Via Medere via Malpensa Airport - Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, and Brissago, Posta in around 10h 51m.

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