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

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €45 - €310 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Ascona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Köln via Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Como and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bellinzona, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Ascona to Cologne?

The distance between Ascona and Cologne is 745 km. The road distance is 744.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ascona to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 32m and costs €110 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Ascona to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Cologne bus from?

Ascona to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Cologne train from?

Ascona to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.

Train or bus from Ascona to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ascona to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 32m and costs €110 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €220 and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Ascona to Cologne bus arrive?

Ascona to Cologne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Como station.

Where does the Ascona to Cologne train arrive?

Ascona to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Cologne is 745 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Ascona to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Ascona to Cologne?

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Ascona to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Ascona to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
8h 32m
€113–635
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
7h 16m
€48–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Comobus
2. Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus
13h 18m
€162–217
Drive 744.7 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Colognecar 744.7 km
6h 57m
€131–188
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
6h 42m
€64–319
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
9h 25m
€266–824
Train #2
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 27m
€168–624
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
6h 38m
€120–312
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 10m
€97–418
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
7h 17m
€129–354
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
8h
€98–280
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
7h 51m
€100–349

Ascona to Cologne by bus and train

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 745.4 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Bellinzona, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Köln via Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Como, and Zürich Bus Station in around 13h 18m.

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