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

The cheapest way to get from Viareggio to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 26 - SFr 95 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Viareggio to Ascona is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Viareggio and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Viareggio to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Viareggio and arriving at Ascona, Via Medere via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Viareggio to Ascona?

The distance between Viareggio and Ascona is 518 km. The road distance is 368.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Viareggio to Ascona without a car is to train via Florence which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Viareggio to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Viareggio to Ascona bus from?

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

Train or bus from Viareggio to Ascona?

The best way to get from Viareggio to Ascona is to train via Florence which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Viareggio to Ascona bus arrive?

Viareggio to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Malpensa Airport - Milan station.

Can I drive from Viareggio to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Viareggio to Ascona is 369 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Viareggio to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2716+ hotels available in Ascona.

Viareggio to Ascona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Viareggio to Ascona by train, bus, car, 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 via Florence
best
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Firenze S.M.N.Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
6h 59m
CHF 39–101
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Viareggio to Milano CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
8h 8m
CHF 27–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from P.Za D'Azeglio to San Donato - Nuova Autostazione
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to S. AntoninoRe80
7h 5m
CHF 64–109
Drive 368.8 km
1. Drive from Viareggio to Ascona368.8 km
3h 57m
CHF 60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viareggio to Malpensa Airport - MilanN1508
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio35
10h 6m
CHF 66–74

Viareggio to Ascona by train and bus

105Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517.9 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Viareggio to Ascona, Scuole via Florence Santa Maria Novella, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Viareggio to Ascona, Via Medere via Malpensa Airport - Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, and Brissago, Posta in around 10h 6m.

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