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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Airolo is to drive which costs SFr 13 - SFr 20 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Airolo is to drive which takes 59 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 20.

Is there a direct bus between Ascona and Airolo?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Airolo. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Airolo, Stazione via Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione and Biasca, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Airolo?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Airolo. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Airolo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Ascona to Airolo?

The distance between Ascona and Airolo is 90 km. The road distance is 81.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Airolo without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Ascona to Airolo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Airolo bus from?

Ascona to Airolo bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Locarno, Rotonda station.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Airolo train from?

Ascona to Airolo train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Ascona to Airolo?

The best way to get from Ascona to Airolo is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Ascona to Airolo bus arrive?

Ascona to Airolo bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Bellinzona, Stazione station.

Where does the Ascona to Airolo train arrive?

Ascona to Airolo train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Airolo station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Airolo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Airolo is 81 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Ascona to Airolo.

Where can I stay near Airolo?

There are 350+ hotels available in Airolo.

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There are 3 ways to get from Ascona to Airolo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Airolotrain Ir46 / ...
2h 22m
CHF 31–93
Drive 81.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ascona to Airolocar 81.4 km
59 min
CHF 14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Rotonda to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 311
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 222 / ...
3. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
3h 42m
CHF 28–41

Ascona to Airolo by bus and train

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Distance: 90.3 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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

Schweizerische Südostbahn AG operates a train from Locarno to Airolo hourly. Tickets cost CHF 28–45 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Airolo, Stazione via Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, and Biasca, Stazione in around 3h 42m.

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