There are 6 ways to get from Rimini to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Rimini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 30mCHF 43–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzonabus
8h 34mCHF 35–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rimini to Milano, San Donato M3bus 1420
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
7h 44mCHF 36–54Drive 438.7 km
- Drive from Rimini to Asconacar 438.7 km
4h 26mCHF 74–107Train, fly
- Take the train from Rimini to Falconara Marittimatrain
- Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AOI - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 31mCHF 105–356Train
- Take the train from Rimini to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 53mCHF 69–130
Rimini to Ascona by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rimini to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 45 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rimini to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.
No, there is no direct bus from Rimini to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Arco d'Augusto and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Rimini Nord, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Rimini to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Rimini and arriving at Locarno via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Rimini and Ascona is 438 km. The road distance is 438.7 km.
The best way to get from Rimini to Ascona without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Rimini to Ascona, including transfers.
Rimini to Ascona bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Rimini Nord station.
Rimini to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Rimini station.
The best way to get from Rimini to Ascona is to train via Bologna which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 45 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Rimini, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Rimini to Ascona, Scuole via Bologna centrale, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Rimini Nord to Bellinzona once a week. Tickets cost CHF 25 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- dat.dk
Flights from Raffaello Sanzio Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–110
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Falconara Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Rimini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rimini to Milano, San Donato M3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rimini to Ascona bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Rimini to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rimini to Ascona is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Rimini to Ascona.
There are 3131+ hotels available in Ascona.