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How to get fromBologna to Asconaby train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bologna to Ascona by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train 9944 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    3h 57m
    CHF 34–63

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bologna to Milanbus bus FlixBus 1524
    2. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus bus
    6h 28m

  3. Drive 321.9 km

    1. Drive from Bologna to Asconacar car 321.9 km
    3h 31m
    CHF 53–76

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BLQ - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 17m
    CHF 48–259

  5. Train via Ascona, Centro

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    4h 12m
    CHF 59–182

  6. Train via Ascona, Centro #2

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train 9976 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    4h 16m
    CHF 62–173

Bologna to Ascona by train and bus

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Ascona, Scuole via Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna to Ascona, Centro via Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milan - Famagosta, Milano - Famagosta, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 6h 28m.

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