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 40 - SFr 110 and takes 12h 9m.

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 50 - SFr 240.

How far is it from Rome to Ascona?

The distance between Rome and Ascona is 695 km. The road distance is 679.6 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 100 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 1m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 12h 9m.

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 3149+ hotels available in Ascona.

Rome to Ascona - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Rome 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
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain 9950 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 1m
CHF 107–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma to Luganobus Napoli / ...
12h 9m
CHF 42–104
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Comobus 518
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Locarnotrain Re80
11h 30m
CHF 47–132
Drive 679.6 km
1. Drive from Rome to Asconacar 679.6 km
6h 40m
CHF 108–155
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 59–152
Train via Ascona, Centro
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
6h 8m
CHF 105–258
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 20m
CHF 99–248
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 54–235
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FCO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 3m
CHF 106–300
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane FCO - GOA
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 29m
CHF 94–285
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 di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 6m
CHF 99–309

Rome to Ascona by bus and train

10Weekly Services

11h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 47Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 695.3 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, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Roma to Lugano every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 30–65 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.