There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Monte Carlo by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Locarno, Debarcadero
best- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
8h 21m€68–115Train
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
8h 28m€46–76Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 35m€65–98Drive 397.9 km
- Drive from Ascona to Monte Carlocar 397.9 km
4h 17m€75–108
Ascona to Monte Carlo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Monte Carlo is to train which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Monte Carlo is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Centro and arriving at Portier via Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Ascona and Monte Carlo is 414 km. The road distance is 397.9 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Monte Carlo without a car is to train via Locarno, Debarcadero which takes 8h 21m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Ascona to Monte Carlo, including transfers.
Ascona to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Ascona to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Ascona to Monte Carlo is to train via Locarno, Debarcadero which takes 8h 21m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Monte Carlo, Monaco?
You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Milano Centrale, and Ventimiglia in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Portier via Locarno, Atelier Remo Rossi, Locarno, Rotonda, Bellinzona, Stazione, Castione, Stazione, Bellinzona, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 11h 35m.
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ascona to Monte Carlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Ascona to Monte Carlo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Monte Carlo is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Ascona to Monte Carlo.
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