There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Dornach by train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
4h 26mCHF 27–116Drive 251.9 km
- Drive from Ascona to Dornachcar 251.9 km
3h 9mCHF 43–61Train via Oftringen
- Take the train from Locarno to Zofingentrain Ic
5h 52mCHF 69–112Train via Olten
- Take the train from Locarno to Oltentrain Ir26
- Take the train from Olten to Dornach-Arlesheimtrain S3
6h 28mCHF 80–123
Ascona to Dornach by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Dornach is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Dornach is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Dornach. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Dornach-Arlesheim via Bellinzona and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Ascona and Dornach is 261 km. The road distance is 251.9 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Dornach without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ascona to Dornach, including transfers.
Ascona to Dornach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Ascona to Dornach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Dornach is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Ascona to Dornach.
There are 1223+ hotels available in Dornach.
What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Dornach, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 65–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route.
Train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Zofingen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Olten to Dornach-Arlesheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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