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 24 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 24m.

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 47m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 170.

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 5m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Rome to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rome to Ascona?

The best way to get from Rome to Ascona is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 24m.

Can I drive from Rome to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Ascona is 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Rome to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2878+ 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 5m
CHF 72–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus Itabus
12h 24m
CHF 24–78
Drive 679.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Asconacar 679.5 km
6h 40m
CHF 105–152
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FCO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
5h 47m
CHF 57–169
Train via Florence
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 14m
CHF 82–185
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FCO - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 18m
CHF 57–163
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FCO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 12m
CHF 81–225
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FCO - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 39m
CHF 94–275

Rome to Ascona by train and bus

116Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 677.5 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once daily. Tickets cost CHF 16–50 and the journey takes 10h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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