What is the cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Ascona?

The cheapest way to get from Santorini Island to Ascona is to fly and train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Ascona?

The fastest way to get from Santorini Island to Ascona is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.

How far is it from Santorini Island to Ascona?

The distance between Santorini Island and Ascona is 1851 km.

How do I travel from Santorini Island to Ascona without a car?

The best way to get from Santorini Island to Ascona without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 39h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santorini Island to Ascona?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Santorini Island to Ascona, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Santorini Island and Ascona?

Ascona is 1h behind Santorini Island. It is currently 11:43 AM in Santorini Island and 10:43 AM in Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2666+ hotels available in Ascona.

Santorini Island to Ascona - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Santorini Island to Ascona by plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, or busferry

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

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)JTR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
5h 54m
CHF 75–218
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Bellinzona
39h 36m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Drive from Port of Piraeus to Ascona
27h 32m
CHF 433–636
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)JTR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
6h 10m
CHF 146–311
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)JTR - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
6h 9m
CHF 99–269
Car ferry, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port
2. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessaloniki
3. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristina
4. Take the bus from Pristina to Bellinzona
40h 27m
CHF 212–257
Car ferry, bus, train via Páros
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Paros
2. Take the car ferry from Paros to Port of Piraeus
3. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Sofia Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Sofia to Stazione Centrale - Piazza Duca d'Aosta
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
46h 29m
CHF 248–345
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Milano, Stazione Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
46h 51m
CHF 204–228
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the train from Piraeus to KorinthosRe
3. Take the bus from Korinthos to Vlorë
4. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Monza Stazione FS
5. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
2d 1h
CHF 208–217

Santorini (JTR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Santorini Island to Ascona.

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Distance: 1,850.6 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Santorini Island, Greece and Ascona, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Santorini Island to Ascona. However, you can fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, take the train to Locarno, walk to Locarno, Piazza Stazione, then take the line 1 bus to Ascona, Centro. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Ascona, Centro via Port Of Piraeus, Στ.Πειραια, Στ.Ομονοιασ, Athens, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 39h 36m.

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