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How to get fromLondon to Asconaby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from London to Ascona by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    10h 32m
    CHF 233–780

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LTN - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 32m
    CHF 47–305

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus bus
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train
    24h 13m
    CHF 153–252

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Asconacar car
    12h 18m
    CHF 297–375

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LHR - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 10m
    CHF 92–474

  6. Train via Ascona, Scuole

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    11h 13m
    CHF 233–620

  7. Train #2

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train
    12h 26m
    CHF 371–829

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Asconacar car
    13h 18m
    CHF 192–310

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LGW - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 23m
    CHF 60–292

  10. Fly London City Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LCY - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    7h 42m
    CHF 82–389

  11. Fly London Stansted Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane STN - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 41m
    CHF 59–313

  12. Fly London City Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    7h 11m
    CHF 152–465

  13. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LHR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    7h 8m
    CHF 137–337

  14. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LHR - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    7h 49m
    CHF 97–321

London to Ascona by train, foot, and bus

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,284.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between London, England and Ascona, Switzerland?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Ascona, Centro via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Bellinzona, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 10h 32m.

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