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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Ascona is to bus and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 17h 43m.

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 50m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Ascona?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Gallarate, Domodossola, stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.

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 via Bellinzona which takes 11h 54m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Vienna to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Ascona bus from?

Vienna to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Train or bus from Vienna to Ascona?

The best way to get from Vienna to Ascona is to train via Bellinzona which takes 11h 54m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 11m.

Where does the Vienna to Ascona bus arrive?

Vienna to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Ascona is 810 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Vienna to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 3024+ hotels available in Ascona.

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

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

Fly Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 50m
CHF 49–302
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 16m
CHF 44–189
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
11h 54m
CHF 147–232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna - Bus Station to Bergamo - PIazzale Marconi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Bergamo to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
17h 43m
CHF 59–115
Drive 809.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Asconacar 809.8 km
8h 12m
CHF 131–189
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 50m
CHF 140–297
Fly Vienna International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 38m
CHF 54–272
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BTS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h
CHF 58–283
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 31m
CHF 297–607
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
12h 34m
CHF 163–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Domodossolabus Bus
3. Take the bus from Domodossola, stazione to Locarno, Stazionebus Ev
19h 11m

Vienna to Ascona by train and bus

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11h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 792.8 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Ascona, Scuole via Zürich HB, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Ascona, Centro via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Gallarate, Domodossola, Domodossola, stazione, Locarno, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 19h 11m.

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