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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Ascona is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 9h 55m.

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 140.

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 12m.

How far is it from Rome to Ascona?

The distance between Rome and Ascona is 695 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 5h 58m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 5h 58m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 13h 12m.

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 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Rome to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2889+ 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, 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 Re 80
5h 58m
CHF 77–101
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falconebus Autolinee Federico 26A
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain Re 80
9h 55m
CHF 30–45
Drive 679.5 km
1. Drive from Rome to Asconacar 679.5 km
6h 40m
CHF 106–152
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 53–131
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 7m
CHF 104–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Como Grandatebus 518
2. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Stationbus
13h 12m
CHF 50–83
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 53–161
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 101–262

Rome to Ascona by bus and train

1Weekly Services

9h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 695.2 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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 5h 58m. 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 12m.

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