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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Ascona is to drive which takes 5h and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

How far is it from Siena to Ascona?

The distance between Siena and Ascona is 489 km. The road distance is 471.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Ascona without a car is to bus and train via Bologna which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Siena to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siena to Ascona bus from?

Siena to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Siena station.

Train or bus from Siena to Ascona?

The best way to get from Siena to Ascona is to bus which takes 11h 22m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 220 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Siena to Ascona bus arrive?

Siena to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Can I drive from Siena to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Siena to Ascona is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Siena to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 3029+ hotels available in Ascona.

Siena to Ascona - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Siena and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Siena to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Como Grandate, Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

There are 7 ways to get from Siena to Ascona by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via Bologna
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
6h 28m
CHF 74–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 443 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Como Grandatebus 518
3. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Stationbus
11h 22m
CHF 39–68
Drive 471.9 km
1. Drive from Siena to Asconacar 471.9 km
5h
CHF 76–109
Bus, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FLR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 44m
CHF 76–306
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 5m
CHF 48–89
Train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 16m
CHF 75–212
Bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 4m
CHF 142–331

Siena to Ascona by bus and train

116Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Siena to Ascona, Centro via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station, Como Grandate, Bellinzona Station, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Siena to Ascona, Centro via Firenze S.M.N., Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 7h 16m.

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