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

The cheapest way to get from Sierre to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sierre to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct train between Sierre and Ascona?

No, there is no direct train from Sierre to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Sierre/Siders and arriving at Locarno S. Antonio via Brig and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Sierre to Ascona?

The distance between Sierre and Ascona is 120 km. The road distance is 138.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sierre to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Sierre to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sierre to Ascona train from?

Sierre to Ascona train services, operated by FART, depart from Domodossola station.

Train or bus from Sierre to Ascona?

The best way to get from Sierre to Ascona is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 70 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Sierre to Ascona train arrive?

Sierre to Ascona train services, operated by FART, arrive at Locarno S. Antonio station.

Can I drive from Sierre to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Sierre to Ascona is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Sierre to Ascona.

How do I get a train ticket from Sierre to Ascona?

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Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2716+ hotels available in Ascona.

Sierre to Ascona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sierre to Ascona by train, bus, or car

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 Domodossola to Locarno S. Antonio72 / ...
3h 57m
CHF 19–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Domodossola, stazione to Locarno, StazioneEv
4h 39m
CHF 26–69
Drive 138.2 km
1. Drive from Sierre to Ascona138.2 km
2h 17m
CHF 23–33
Train via Ascona, Centro
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FART72 / ...
4h 11m
CHF 21–64

Sierre to Ascona by train

116Weekly Trains

3h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.7 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Sierre, Switzerland and Ascona, Switzerland?

FART operates a train from Domodossola to Locarno S. Antonio hourly. Tickets cost CHF 9–13 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, FART operates a bus from Domodossola, stazione to Locarno, Stazione twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 14–19 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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