There are 4 ways to get from Ascona to Somma Lombardo 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
best- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Gallaratetrain S50 / ...
3h 20m€11–44Line 26 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 26
- Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Arona - Stazione Ferroviariabus 12
4h 56m€11–27Drive 86.8 km
- Drive from Ascona to Somma Lombardocar 86.8 km
1h 21m€16–23Train via Domodossola
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Somma Lombardotrain Re
4h 56m€21–31
Ascona to Somma Lombardo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ascona to Somma Lombardo is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ascona to Somma Lombardo is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Ascona to Somma Lombardo. However, there are services departing from Ascona, Via Medere and arriving at Somma Lombardo via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Arona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Ascona to Somma Lombardo. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Somma Lombardo via Mendrisio and Gallarate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Ascona and Somma Lombardo is 100 km. The road distance is 86.8 km.
The best way to get from Ascona to Somma Lombardo without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €10 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Ascona to Somma Lombardo, including transfers.
Ascona to Somma Lombardo bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, depart from Brissago station.
Ascona to Somma Lombardo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
The best way to get from Ascona to Somma Lombardo is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €10 - €45. Alternatively, you can line 26 bus and bus, which costs €10 - €27 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Ascona, Switzerland and Somma Lombardo, Italy?
You can take a bus from Ascona, Centro to Somma Lombardo via Locarno, Debarcadero, Locarno, Mendrisio, and Gallarate in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ascona, Via Medere to Somma Lombardo via Brissago, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, and Arona in around 4h 56m.
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Gallarate
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- FART
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Domodossola to Somma Lombardo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 800 503001
- [email protected]
- Website
- VCO Trasporti
Bus from Brissago to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Schedules at
- VCO Trasporti
- Phone
- +39 0321 472647
- [email protected]
- Website
- stnnet.it
Bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- stnnet.it
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
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Booking & Getting There
Ascona to Somma Lombardo bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, arrive at Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.
Ascona to Somma Lombardo train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mendrisio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ascona to Somma Lombardo is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Ascona to Somma Lombardo.
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