There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Ascona by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Monzatrain Re13
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 6mCHF 17–23Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Milanbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus
5h 38mDrive 246.5 km
- Drive from Genoa to Asconacar 246.5 km
2h 45mCHF 41–59Train via Milan
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 41mCHF 58–179
Genoa to Ascona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 16 - SFr 23 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milano - Famagosta, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Locarno via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Genoa and Ascona is 255 km. The road distance is 246.5 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 23.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Genoa to Ascona, including transfers.
Genoa to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Ascona train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Ascona is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Ascona, Centro via Monza, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Ascona, Centro via Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milan - Famagosta, Milano - Famagosta, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Genova Brignole to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–12
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Monza to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Genoa to Ascona train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Ascona is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Genoa to Ascona.
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