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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Ascona is to fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 250 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Ascona is to fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 210.

How far is it from Vienna to Ascona?

The distance between Vienna and Ascona is 793 km. The road distance is 809.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Vienna to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Vienna to Ascona?

The best way to get from Vienna to Ascona is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 230 - SFr 350 and takes 14h 43m.

Can I drive from Vienna to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Ascona is 810 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Vienna to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2705+ hotels available in Ascona.

Vienna to Ascona - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Vienna to Ascona by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
6h 44m
CHF 44–206
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to WinterthurRjx
2. Take the train from Winterthur to Rotkreuz
3. Take the train from Rotkreuz to LocarnoIc / ...
12h 26m
CHF 146–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
14h 43m
CHF 230–344
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Milano P.GaribaldiNj
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
17h 23m
CHF 79–270
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
7h 21m
CHF 49–169
Fly Vienna International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)VIE - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
7h 9m
CHF 45–242
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
6h 50m
CHF 138–297
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Simmering to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BTS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
8h 40m
CHF 51–209
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HB
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
8h 27m
CHF 352–549
Night train, train via Zurich
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBNj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LocarnoIr46
17h 23m
CHF 271–480
Drive 809.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Ascona809.8 km
8h 9m
CHF 132–190

Vienna to Ascona by train and bus

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12h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 792.8 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Ascona, Scuole via Winterthur, Rotkreuz, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 12h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Ascona via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Lugano in around 14h 43m.

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