There are 4 ways to get from Varenna to Ascona by train, ferry, bus, 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 Varenna Esino to Monzatrain Re8 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain Re80
3h 34mCHF 12–17Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Menaggioferry
- Take the bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Castagnolabus
- Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain
4h 5mCHF 18–39Line 17 ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Comoferry 17 / ...
- Take the train from Chiasso to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 2mCHF 28–46Drive 115.6 km
- Drive from Varenna to Asconacar 115.6 km
1h 52mCHF 23–32
Varenna to Ascona by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varenna to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 11 - SFr 17 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Varenna to Ascona is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct train from Varenna to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Varenna Esino and arriving at Locarno via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Varenna and Ascona is 161 km. The road distance is 115.6 km.
The best way to get from Varenna to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 17.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Varenna to Ascona, including transfers.
Varenna to Ascona train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Varenna Esino station.
Varenna to Ascona train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varenna to Ascona is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Varenna to Ascona.
There are 2811+ hotels available in Ascona.
What companies run services between Varenna, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Varenna Esino to Ascona, Scuole via Monza, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varenna Esino to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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 10–17
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Chiasso to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Menaggio Piazza Roma to Castagnola
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Ferry from Varenna to Menaggio
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Varenna to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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