The cheapest and fastest buses from Ascona to Locarno
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
11 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
3 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ascona to Locarno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ascona to Locarno will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ascona for Locarno on Thu, Dec 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 18 the direct buses cover the 3 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Thu, Dec 18 the slowest buses will take 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus, ferry, and train for Ascona to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ascona to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a ferry costs an average of €3.
Distance: 1 miles (3 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€3 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest | €3 Average price |
48m Average total duration 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration Fastest 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ascona to Locarno bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ascona to Locarno buses for today, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:15 AM Ascona | 0h11 | 6:26 AM Locarno | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ascona to Locarno
Buses from Ascona to Locarno run on average 7 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:06, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 1 miles (3 km) distance in 10m.
Distance 1 miles (3 km) |
Average bus duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 10m |
First bus 08:06 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FART from Ascona to LocarnoYou can travel by bus between Ascona to Locarno with BlaBlaCar, FART for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ascona to Locarno
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