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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

    best
    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 33–52

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falconebus bus
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train Re80
    6h 50m
    CHF 18–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bologna to Milanbus bus FlixBus 1524
    2. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus bus
    6h 28m
    CHF 72–105

  4. Drive  321.9 km

    1. Drive from Bologna to Asconacar car 321.9 km
    3h 31m
    CHF 54–78

  5. 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 22m
    CHF 50–248

  6. 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 10m
    CHF 58–100

Bologna to Ascona by train and bus

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 58Cheapest 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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