What is the cheapest way to get from Ascona to Lucerne Station?

The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Lucerne Station is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ascona to Lucerne Station?

The fastest way to get from Ascona to Lucerne Station is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Ascona and Lucerne Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Lucerne Station. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse via Lugano, Stazione and Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Ascona and Lucerne Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Lucerne Station. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Luzern via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Ascona to Lucerne Station?

The distance between Ascona and Lucerne Station is 161 km. The road distance is 163.2 km.

How do I travel from Ascona to Lucerne Station without a car?

The best way to get from Ascona to Lucerne Station without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.

How long does it take to get from Ascona to Lucerne Station?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Ascona to Lucerne Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Lucerne Station bus from?

Ascona to Lucerne Station bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.

Where do I catch the Ascona to Lucerne Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Ascona to Lucerne Station?

The best way to get from Ascona to Lucerne Station is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Ascona to Lucerne Station bus arrive?

Ascona to Lucerne Station bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where does the Ascona to Lucerne Station train arrive?

Ascona to Lucerne Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Ascona to Lucerne Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Lucerne Station is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Ascona to Lucerne Station.

Where can I stay near Lucerne Station?

There are 670+ hotels available in Lucerne Station.

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There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Lucerne Station by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2h 51m
CHF 48–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 44m
CHF 17–37
Drive 163.2 km
1. Drive from Ascona to Lucerne Stationcar 163.2 km
1h 56m
CHF 28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
4h 24m
CHF 62–88

Ascona to Lucerne Station by bus and train

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Distance: 160.9 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Lucerne Station, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Luzern every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 40–65 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani to Lucerne Landenbergstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 9–15 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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