There are 5 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona by plane, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
4h 5mCHF 82–306Drive 288.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Asconacar 288.1 km
4h 19mCHF 47–67Train
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain Ic
5h 30mCHF 144–429Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Ascona288.1 km
4h 19mFly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
3h 58mCHF 150–346
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 350.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Locarno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Ascona is 328 km. The road distance is 288.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 430.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Ascona.
There are 3286+ hotels available in Ascona.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Ascona, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno once a week. Tickets cost CHF 140–430 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–250
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–340
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–170
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 140–430
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Ascona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Ascona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.