There are 5 ways to get from Padova to Ascona by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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 Padova to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 54mCHF 33–52Bus
- Take the bus from Padua to Luganobus FlixBus 401
7h 17mCHF 33–63Drive 316.3 km
- Drive from Padova to Asconacar 316.3 km
3h 44mCHF 56–81Fly, train
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VCE - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 13mCHF 66–240Train via Ascona, Scuole
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 56mCHF 61–155
Padova to Ascona by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Ascona is to train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Ascona is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.
No, there is no direct bus from Padova to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Padua and arriving at Ascona, Centro via Pazzallo, P+R Fornaci and Locarno, Piazza Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Padova to Ascona. However, there are services departing from Padova and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Padova and Ascona is 344 km. The road distance is 316.3 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Ascona without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Padova to Ascona, including transfers.
Padova to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.
Padova to Ascona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Ascona is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Ascona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Padova to Ascona, Centro via Milano Centrale, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 26–40 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–220
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–390
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–140
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- 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
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Padua to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Padova to Ascona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.
Padova to Ascona train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Ascona is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Padova to Ascona.
There are 2809+ hotels available in Ascona.