There are 5 ways to get from Ascona to Brescia by train, 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 via Locarno, Debarcadero
best- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bresciatrain 8973 / ...
4h 11m€47–79Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bresciatrain Re6 / ...
4h 42m€15–20Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Bergamobus FlixBus 024
- Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Brescia Solferino Bus Stationbus Autostradale 150
6h 20m€24–56Drive 171.5 km
- Drive from Ascona to Bresciacar 171.5 km
2h 27m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bresciatrain Fr
4h 25m€49–83
Ascona to Brescia by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Brescia is to train which costs €14 - €20 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Brescia is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Brescia station. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Brescia Solferino Bus Station via Lugano, Stazione, Lugano and Bergamo Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Brescia. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Brescia via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Ascona and Brescia is 197 km. The road distance is 171.5 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Brescia without a car is to train via Locarno, Debarcadero which takes 4h 11m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Ascona to Brescia, including transfers.
Ascona to Brescia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Ascona to Brescia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Ascona to Brescia is to train via Locarno, Debarcadero which takes 4h 11m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €60 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Brescia, Italy?
You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Brescia via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, and Milano Centrale in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Brescia Solferino Bus Station via Locarno, Piazza Stazione, Locarno, Lugano, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, and Bergamo Airport Bus Station in around 6h 20m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lugano to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Brescia Solferino Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Brescia Solferino Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Autostradale
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Brescia Solferino Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Ascona to Brescia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Ascona to Brescia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Brescia is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Ascona to Brescia.
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