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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Ascona is to train and bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

How far is it from Winterthur to Ascona?

The distance between Winterthur and Ascona is 205 km. The road distance is 225.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Ascona without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Winterthur to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Winterthur to Ascona?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Ascona is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 10m.

Can I drive from Winterthur to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Ascona is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Winterthur to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 2666+ hotels available in Ascona.

Winterthur to Ascona - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Winterthur to Ascona by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaIc2 / ...
3h 18m
CHF 51–100
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaEcm
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Rotonda311
4h 30m
CHF 21–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Bellinzona Station
6h 10m
CHF 36–49
Drive 225.9 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Ascona225.9 km
2h 40m
CHF 37–53
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
5h 11m
CHF 74–219
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LocarnoIr46
5h 6m
CHF 47–93

Winterthur to Ascona by train and bus

229Weekly Services

3h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.6 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–70 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Südostbahn also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Zürich to Bellinzona Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 15–22 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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