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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Ascona is to train and bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Ascona is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Ascona?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Locarno S. Antonio via Brig and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Ascona?

The distance between Zermatt and Ascona is 125 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Zermatt to Ascona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Ascona train from?

Zermatt to Ascona train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Zermatt to Ascona train arrive?

Zermatt to Ascona train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Brig Bahnhofplatz station.

How do I get a train ticket from Zermatt to Ascona?

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Zermatt to Ascona - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Ascona by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno S. Antoniotrain 72 / ...
5h 2m
CHF 42–86
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Stalden-Saastrain Re41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Domodossola, stazione to Locarno, Stazionebus Ev
6h 26m
CHF 42–81
Train via Ascona, Centro
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
5h 19m
CHF 44–91

Zermatt to Ascona by train

116Weekly Trains

5h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zermatt to Ascona.

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Distance: 125.2 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Locarno S. Antonio via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, and Domodossola in around 5h 2m.

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