There are 3 ways to get from Stresa to Ascona by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Line 35 bus, line 26 bus
best- Take the bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Pallanza - Piazza Gramscibus 35
- Take the bus from Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci to Brissagobus 26
2h 44mCHF 10–15Drive 52.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Stresa to Asconacar 52.9 km
1h 2mCHF 9–13Train
- Take the train from Stresa to Domodossolatrain Re
- Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
4h 5mCHF 16–75
Stresa to Ascona by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stresa to Ascona is to drive which costs SFr 8 - SFr 13 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Stresa to Ascona is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 13.
No, there is no direct bus from Stresa to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Ponte Roddo and arriving at Ascona, Via Medere via Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci and Brissago, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Stresa to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Stresa and arriving at Locarno FART via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Stresa and Ascona is 52 km. The road distance is 52.9 km.
The best way to get from Stresa to Ascona without a car is to line 35 bus and line 26 bus which takes 2h 44m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 16.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Stresa to Ascona, including transfers.
Stresa to Ascona bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Ponte Roddo station.
Stresa to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Stresa station.
The best way to get from Stresa to Ascona is to line 35 bus and line 26 bus which takes 2h 44m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 75 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Stresa, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Ascona, Via Medere via Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci and Brissago, Posta in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Ascona, Centro via Stresa - Stazione Ferroviaria, Stresa, Domodossola, Locarno FART, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Stresa to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Stresa - Ponte Roddo to Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
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Stresa to Ascona bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Pallanza - Piazza Gramsci station.
Stresa to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stresa to Ascona is 53 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Stresa to Ascona.
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