There are 4 ways to get from Genoa 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 Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 42mCHF 47–89Train via Monza
cheapest- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Monzatrain Re13
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 6mCHF 17–23Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Milanbus 500 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus
5h 38mCHF 61–91Drive 246.5 km
- Drive from Genoa to Asconacar 246.5 km
2h 45mCHF 44–63
Genoa to Ascona by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Ascona is to train via Monza which costs SFr 16 - SFr 23 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Ascona is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milano - Famagosta, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Genoa and Ascona is 256 km. The road distance is 246.5 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Genoa to Ascona, including transfers.
Genoa to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Ascona is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Ascona, Scuole via Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Ascona, Centro via Assago-Milanofiori M2, Milan - Famagosta, Milano - Famagosta, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Genova Brignole to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–12
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Genoa to Ascona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Ascona is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Genoa to Ascona.
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