What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità is to train and bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 24 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ascona, Monte Verità?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Bellinzona, Stazione and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità?

The distance between Zurich and Ascona, Monte Verità is 180 km. The road distance is 202.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità bus from?

Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Zürich station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità bus arrive?

Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità.

Where can I stay near Ascona, Monte Verità?

There are 2506+ hotels available in Ascona, Monte Verità.

Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità 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 / ...
2h 47m
CHF 47–81
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaEcm
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Rotonda311
3h 19m
CHF 17–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Bellinzona Station
5h 7m
CHF 23–34
Drive 202.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità202.6 km
2h 24m
CHF 33–48
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 25m
CHF 77–211
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LocarnoIr46
3h 55m
CHF 42–74

Zurich to Ascona, Monte Verità by train, bus, and foot

229Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.5 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 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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