There are 4 ways to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain S50
- Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain Re80
2h 42mCHF 11–46Bus, line 26 bus
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchiobus 35
- Take the bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Brissagobus 26
4h 1mCHF 26–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milan Malpensa-MXP to Ascona97.8 km
1h 24mDrive 97.8 km
- Drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Asconacar 97.8 km
1h 24mCHF 16–23
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 15 - SFr 23 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 23.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 and arriving at Ascona, Via Medere via Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 and arriving at Locarno via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Ascona is 116 km. The road distance is 97.8 km.
The best way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 50.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona, including transfers.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 station.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 station.
The best way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 26 bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Ascona, Centro via Lugano, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Ascona, Via Medere via Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio and Brissago, Posta in around 4h 1m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–23
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Phone
- 800 503001
- [email protected]
- Website
- VCO Trasporti
Bus from Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio to Brissago
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Schedules at
- VCO Trasporti
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milan Malpensa-MXP to Ascona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italian Lakes: Getting around by train
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Verbania - Intra - Corso Mameli - Imbarcadero Vecchio station.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ascona.
There are 3280+ hotels available in Ascona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Ascona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.