There are 6 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train via Bellinzona
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
3h 7mCHF 55–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
4h 48mCHF 15–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Ascona211.7 km
2h 30mDrive 211.7 km
- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Asconacar 211.7 km
2h 30mCHF 35–50Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
3h 55mCHF 75–272Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
4h 52mCHF 70–224
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 60 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Ascona is 188 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 60 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Ascona, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–160 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazione once a week. Tickets cost CHF 7–11 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–310
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Ascona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ascona.
There are 3278+ hotels available in Ascona.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Ascona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.