There are 5 ways to get from Bolzano to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Verona
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 54mCHF 72–193Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Lambratetrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
7h 6mCHF 27–37Bus
- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Milanbus N95
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 35
9h 26mCHF 49–69Drive 318.4 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Asconacar 318.4 km
4h 32mCHF 52–76Train
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 58mCHF 77–193
Bolzano to Ascona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Ascona, Via Medere via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Locarno via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Bolzano and Ascona is 407 km. The road distance is 318.4 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Ascona without a car is to train via Verona which takes 5h 54m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Bolzano to Ascona, including transfers.
Bolzano to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Bolzano to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Ascona is to train via Verona which takes 5h 54m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Ascona, Scuole via Verona Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Ascona, Via Medere via Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio, and Brissago, Posta in around 9h 26m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–80
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 21–30
- 2nd Class
- CHF 26–35
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bolzano-Bozen to Milano Lambrate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–22
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bolzano South to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–23
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bolzano to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Bolzano to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Ascona is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Bolzano to Ascona.
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