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

The cheapest way to get from Portofino to Ascona is to line 1 ferry and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portofino to Ascona is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

How far is it from Portofino to Ascona?

The distance between Portofino and Ascona is 285 km. The road distance is 275 km.

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

The best way to get from Portofino to Ascona without a car is to line 1 ferry and train which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Portofino to Ascona, including transfers.

Can I drive from Portofino to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Portofino to Ascona is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Portofino to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2710+ hotels available in Ascona.

Portofino to Ascona - 3 ways to travel via train, line 1 ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Portofino to Ascona by ferry, train, bus, 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 1 ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Portofino to Santa Margherita Ligure1
2. Take the train from S.Margherita L.-Port to Milano CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
6h 11m
CHF 34–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano798 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzona076
7h 2m
CHF 124–180
Drive 275 km
1. Drive from Portofino to Ascona275 km
3h 3m
CHF 44–64

Portofino to Ascona by ferry, foot, train, and bus

46Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.2 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portofino to Ascona, Centro via Genoa, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 7h 2m.

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