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How to get fromFrance to Asconaby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from France to Ascona by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ic21 / ...
    8h 27m
    CHF 116–264

  2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane CDG - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 3m
    CHF 56–238

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus bus FlixBus N191
    2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus bus
    15h 3m
    CHF 57–108

  4. Drive  743.6 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Asconacar car 743.6 km
    8h 30m
    CHF 125–181

  5. Train via Lugano

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ic21 / ...
    9h 15m
    CHF 181–393

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train Ir26
    10h
    CHF 169–266

  7. Fly from Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ORY - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 57m
    CHF 59–256

  8. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LYS - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 36m
    CHF 80–252

  9. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MRS - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 41m
    CHF 62–243

France to Ascona by subway, train, and bus

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between France and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Ascona, Scuole via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Châtelet to Ascona, Centro via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès, Paris, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, Lugano Stazione, Lugano, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 15h 3m.

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