There are 4 ways to get from Verona to Ascona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 10mCHF 56–139Train via Ascona, Centro
cheapest- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 47mCHF 18–24Bus
- Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 401 / ...
5h 59mCHF 27–53Drive 236.3 km
- Drive from Verona to Asconacar 236.3 km
3h 1mCHF 40–57
Verona to Ascona by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Verona to Ascona is to train via Ascona, Centro which costs SFr 17 - SFr 24 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Verona to Ascona is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Verona to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Verona and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Verona to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Verona Porta Nuova and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Verona and Ascona is 262 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.
The best way to get from Verona to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Verona to Ascona, including transfers.
Verona to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Verona station.
Verona to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Verona Porta Nuova station.
The best way to get from Verona to Ascona is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 55 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Verona, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Verona Porta Nuova to Ascona, Scuole via Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Verona to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 18–28 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–75
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–12
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–8
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Verona to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Verona to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.
Verona to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Verona to Ascona is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Verona to Ascona.
There are 2935+ hotels available in Ascona.