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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Ascona is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Como Grandate, Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

How far is it from Rome to Ascona?

The distance between Rome and Ascona is 677 km. The road distance is 679.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Rome to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Ascona bus from?

Rome to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Train or bus from Rome to Ascona?

The best way to get from Rome to Ascona is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 14m.

Where does the Rome to Ascona bus arrive?

Rome to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como Grandate station.

Can I drive from Rome to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Ascona is 679 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Rome to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2642+ hotels available in Ascona.

Rome to Ascona - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

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1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano CentraleFr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe 80
6h 1m
CHF 40–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Como Grandate518
2. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Station
13h 14m
CHF 45–90
Drive 679.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Ascona679.5 km
6h 36m
CHF 108–157
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FCO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
5h 46m
CHF 49–195
Train via Florence
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novella
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
7h 10m
CHF 55–133
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
6h 18m
CHF 54–198
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
7h 17m
CHF 88–260
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)FCO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
7h 39m
CHF 63–251

Rome to Ascona by train and bus

126Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 677.4 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Ascona, Scuole via Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Ascona, Centro via Como Grandate, Bellinzona Station, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 13h 14m.

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