There are 5 ways to get from Ascona to Arona by train, ferry, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
3h 15m€10–98Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Ascona to Aronaferry 203
3h 40m€9–14Line 26 bus, line 12 bus
- Take the bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 26
- Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Arona - Piazza De Filippibus 12
3h 50m€11–15Drive 69.6 km
- Drive from Ascona to Aronacar 69.6 km
1h 24m€13–18Train via Arona
- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain S
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50
- Take the train from Gallarate to Aronatrain Re
3h 52m€13–103
Ascona to Arona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Arona is to ferry which costs €9 - €14 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Arona is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Arona. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Via Medere and arriving at Arona - Piazza De Filippi via Brissago and Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Ascona and arriving at Arona. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Arona. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Gallarate via Mendrisio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Ascona and Arona is 121 km. The road distance is 69.6 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Arona without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €9 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Ascona to Arona, including transfers.
Ascona to Arona bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, depart from Brissago station.
Ascona to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Arona, Italy?
You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Arona via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Mendrisio, Gallarate, and Gallarate in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Ascona to Arona twice a week. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- 800 503001
- [email protected]
- Website
- VCO Trasporti
Bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- VCO Trasporti
Ferry from Ascona to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Ascona to Arona is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €9 - €100. Alternatively, you can line 26 bus and line 12 bus, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 50m.
Ascona to Arona bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, arrive at Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.
Ascona to Arona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mendrisio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Arona is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Ascona to Arona.
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