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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 65 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

How far is it from Zurich to Ascona?

The distance between Zurich and Ascona is 178 km. The road distance is 201.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ascona without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Zurich to Ascona, including transfers.

Train or bus from Zurich to Ascona?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ascona is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 65 and takes 4h 34m.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ascona?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ascona is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Zurich to Ascona.

Where can I stay near Ascona?

There are 3220+ hotels available in Ascona.

Zurich to Ascona - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Ascona by 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.

Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
2h 36m
CHF 52–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 34m
CHF 22–62
Drive 201.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Asconacar 201.9 km
2h 21m
CHF 32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
3h 42m
CHF 71–200

Zurich to Ascona by train and bus

244Weekly Services

2h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.6 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–150 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 13–20 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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