There are 4 ways to get from Borromean Islands to Ascona by bus, ferry, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Line 26 bus, line 316 bus
best- Take the bus from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci to Brissagobus 26
- Take the bus from Brissago, Posta to Ascona, Via Mederebus 316
1h 26mCHF 6–9Ferry
- Take the ferry from Isola Madre to Asconaferry 130
2h 45mCHF 8–12Train
- Take the train from Stresa to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno Farttrain Re / ...
3h 5mCHF 15–72Drive 50 km
- Drive from Isola Superiore to Asconacar 50 km
59 minCHF 9–12
Borromean Islands to Ascona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Borromean Islands to Ascona is to line 26 bus and line 316 bus which costs SFr 6 - SFr 9 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Borromean Islands to Ascona is to drive which takes 59 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 12.
No, there is no direct bus from Borromean Islands to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci and arriving at Ascona, Via Medere via Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Isola Madre and arriving at Ascona. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Borromean Islands to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Locarno Fart via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Borromean Islands and Ascona is 38 km. The road distance is 50 km.
The best way to get from Borromean Islands to Ascona without a car is to line 26 bus and line 316 bus which takes 1h 26m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 9.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Borromean Islands to Ascona, including transfers.
Borromean Islands to Ascona bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, depart from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci station.
Borromean Islands to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Stresa station.
What companies run services between Borromean Islands, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci to Ascona, Via Medere via Brissago, Posta in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi operates a ferry from Isola Madre to Ascona once daily. Tickets cost CHF 8–12 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Stresa to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 2nd Class
- CHF 15–21
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Stresa to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Train from Domodossola to Locarno Fart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- Phone
- 800 503001
- [email protected]
- Website
- vcotrasporti.it
Bus from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci to Brissago
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–4
- Schedules at
- vcotrasporti.it
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Bus from Brissago, Posta to Ascona, Via Medere
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Isola Madre to Ascona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–12
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Borromean Islands to Ascona is to line 26 bus and line 316 bus which takes 1h 26m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 75 and takes 3h 5m.
Borromean Islands to Ascona bus services, operated by VCO Trasporti, arrive at Brissago station.
Borromean Islands to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Borromean Islands to Ascona is 50 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Borromean Islands to Ascona.
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