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How to get fromBorromean Islands to Asconaby bus, train, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Borromean Islands to Ascona by bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train via Mendrisio

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stresa to Gallaratebus bus Re4
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Mendrisiotrain train S50
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    3h 6m

  2. Drive  38.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Isola Madre to Asconacar car 38.8 km
    45 min
    CHF 7–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stresa to Domodossolabus bus TN Bus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Domodossola, stazione to Locarno, Stazionebus bus Ev
    3h 45m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Stresa to Domodossolabus bus TN Bus / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain train 72 / ...
    3h 21m

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Isola Superiore to Stresa - Carcianoferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Baveno to Domodossolatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain train 72 / ...
    4h 46m
    CHF 29–46

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  • Distance: 142.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Borromean Islands, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Stresa to Ascona, Centro via Domodossola, Domodossola, stazione, Locarno, Stazione, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 3h 45m.

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