There are 3 ways to get from Merano to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), car, shuttle, bus, or train
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 Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
7h 40mCHF 76–139Drive 291 km
cheapest- Drive from Merano to Asconacar 291 km
4h 13mCHF 49–71Shuttle, bus, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 40mCHF 143–200
Merano to Ascona by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Ascona is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Locarno via Bolzano Bozen and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Merano and Ascona is 439 km. The road distance is 291 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Merano to Ascona, including transfers.
Merano to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
Merano to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Ascona is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Merano to Ascona.
There are 2951+ hotels available in Ascona.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Ascona, Scuole via Bolzano Bozen, Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–180
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Autostradale
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–12
- Website
- Autostradale
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–13
- Website
- Flibco
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