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How to get fromGiessbach to Asconaby ferry, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Giessbach to Ascona by ferry, train, or car

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  1. Line 59 ferry, train via Bellinzona

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Brienzferry ferry 59 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brienz to Luzerntrain train Lix
    3. Take the train from Luzern to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    5h 31m
    CHF 76–112

  2. Drive 168 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Giessbach to Asconacar car 168 km
    2h 13m
    CHF 28–40

  3. Line 182 ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Interlaken Ostferry ferry 182 / ...
    2. Take the train from Spiez to Domodossolatrain train Ec / ...
    3. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno Farttrain train Re / ...
    6h 6m
    CHF 40–70

  4. Line 59 ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Brienzferry ferry 59 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brienz to Luzerntrain train Lix
    3. Take the train from Luzern to Locarnotrain train
    7h 2m
    CHF 91–234

Giessbach to Ascona by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Giessbach, Canton of Bern, Switzerland and Ascona, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Giessbach to Ascona. However, you can take the line 59 ferry to Brienz, walk to Brienz, take the train to Luzern, take the train to Bellinzona, take the train to Locarno, walk to Locarno, Piazza Stazione, then take the line 1 bus to Ascona, Scuole. Alternatively, you can drive from Giessbach to Ascona in around 2h 13m.

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