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 30 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 18m.

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 4h 57m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

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 24m.

How far is it from Siena to Ascona?

The distance between Siena and Ascona is 489 km. The road distance is 471.8 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 which takes 6h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 9h 18m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 110 and takes 6h 41m.

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 4h 57m to drive from Siena to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2710+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

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
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazione131
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
6h 34m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiItabus
9h 18m
CHF 31–68
Drive 471.8 km
1. Drive from Siena to Ascona471.8 km
4h 57m
CHF 76–110
Bus, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazione
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FLR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
8h 53m
Train
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
6h 41m
CHF 37–110
Bus via Florence
1. Take the bus from Siena to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station443 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Como Grandate518
3. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Station
11h 24m
CHF 39–88
Bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazione
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
8h 4m

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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3h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.1 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Siena Central Train Station to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 23–45 and the journey takes 7h 50m. 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 6h 41m.

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