What is the cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona?

The cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona?

The fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

How far is it from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona?

The distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Ascona is 425 km. The road distance is 409.1 km.

How do I travel from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona without a car?

The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65.

How long does it take to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona?

The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 57m.

Can I drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2705+ hotels available in Ascona.

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Ventimiglia to Milano CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
8h 4m
CHF 34–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arese to Bellinzona Station
10h 57m
CHF 43–88
Drive 409.1 km
1. Drive from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona409.1 km
4h 31m
CHF 67–96
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
6h 56m
CHF 118–300

Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona by train and bus

53Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.2 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Ascona, Scuole via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Ascona, Centro via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lampugnano, Qt8, qt8 m1, V.le Sempione Via Matteotti, Arese, Bellinzona Station, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 10h 57m.

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