- Must visit
Museo Casa Anatta
Museum in Casa Anatta on Monte Verità exploring the hill's reform movements, artists, and utopian community through original displays.
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Ascona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Ascona will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Ascona without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 25633 · B 7 7063 | 7063
S 5 18523 | 18523 · IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 25633 · B 7 7063 | 7063
S 6 18623 | 18623 · IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 25633 · B 7 7063 | 7063
IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 · S 20 25629 | 25629 · B 7 7047 | 7047
IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 · S 20 25653 | 25653 · B 7 7123 | 7123
IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · S 20 25637 | 25637 · B 7 7075 | 7075
IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · S 20 25645 | 25645 · B 7 7099 | 7099
IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 · S 20 25653 | 25653 · B 7 7123 | 7123
IC 2 869 | 869 · S 20 25649 | 25649 · B 7 7111 | 7111
IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 · S 20 25629 | 25629 · B 7 7047 | 7047Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Ascona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €48, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€65 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Ascona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Ascona trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 · S 20 25629 | 25629 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h44 | 8:30 AM Ascona | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18519 | 18519 · IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 · S 20 25629 | 25629 | 5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 8:30 AM Ascona | 4 transfers | |
IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 · S 20 25629 | 25629 · B 7 7047 | 7047 | 6:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h25 | 8:30 AM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · EC 11 | 11 · S 20 25631 | 25631 · B 7 7055 | 7055 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h44 | 9:00 AM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · EC 11 | 11 · S 20 25631 | 25631 · B 7 7055 | 7055 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 9:00 AM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
EC 11 | 11 · S 20 25631 | 25631 · B 7 7055 | 7055 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h27 | 9:00 AM Ascona | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18523 | 18523 · IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 25633 · B 7 7063 | 7063 | 6:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 9:30 AM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 6 18623 | 18623 · IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 25633 · B 7 7063 | 7063 | 6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 9:30 AM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 25633 · B 7 7063 | 7063 | 7:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h25 | 9:30 AM Ascona | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18527 | 18527 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · S 20 25637 | 25637 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 10:30 AM Ascona | 4 transfers | |
S 6 18627 | 18627 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · S 20 25637 | 25637 | 7:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 10:30 AM Ascona | 4 transfers | |
IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · S 20 25637 | 25637 · B 7 7075 | 7075 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h25 | 10:30 AM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · EC 31 | 31 · S 20 25639 | 25639 · B 7 7081 | 7081 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h44 | 11:00 AM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · EC 31 | 31 · S 20 25639 | 25639 · B 7 7081 | 7081 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 11:00 AM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
EC 31 | 31 · S 20 25639 | 25639 · B 7 7081 | 7081 | 8:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h27 | 11:00 AM Ascona | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · EC 15 | 15 · S 20 25643 | 25643 · B 7 7093 | 7093 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 12:00 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · EC 15 | 15 · S 20 25643 | 25643 · B 7 7093 | 7093 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h44 | 12:00 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
EC 15 | 15 · S 20 25643 | 25643 · B 7 7093 | 7093 | 9:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h27 | 12:00 PM Ascona | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · S 20 25645 | 25645 | 9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 12:30 PM Ascona | 4 transfers | |
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · S 20 25645 | 25645 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 12:30 PM Ascona | 4 transfers | |
IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · S 20 25645 | 25645 · B 7 7099 | 7099 | 10:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h25 | 12:30 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · EC 153 | 153 · S 20 25647 | 25647 · B 7 7105 | 7105 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 1:00 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · EC 153 | 153 · S 20 25647 | 25647 · B 7 7105 | 7105 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h44 | 1:00 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
EC 153 | 153 · S 20 25647 | 25647 · B 7 7105 | 7105 | 10:33 AM Zurich HB | 2h27 | 1:00 PM Ascona | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18539 | 18539 · IC 2 869 | 869 · S 20 25649 | 25649 · B 7 7111 | 7111 | 10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 1:30 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 6 18639 | 18639 · IC 2 869 | 869 · S 20 25649 | 25649 · B 7 7111 | 7111 | 10:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 1:30 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
IC 2 869 | 869 · S 20 25649 | 25649 · B 7 7111 | 7111 | 11:05 AM Zurich HB | 2h25 | 1:30 PM Ascona | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 · S 20 25653 | 25653 | 11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 2:30 PM Ascona | 4 transfers | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 · S 20 25653 | 25653 | 11:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 2:30 PM Ascona | 4 transfers | |
IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 · S 20 25653 | 25653 · B 7 7123 | 7123 | 12:05 PM Zurich HB | 2h25 | 2:30 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · EC 151 | 151 · S 20 25655 | 25655 · B 7 7129 | 7129 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h44 | 3:00 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · EC 151 | 151 · S 20 25655 | 25655 · B 7 7129 | 7129 | 12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 3:00 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
EC 151 | 151 · S 20 25655 | 25655 · B 7 7129 | 7129 | 12:33 PM Zurich HB | 2h27 | 3:00 PM Ascona | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18547 | 18547 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 20 25657 | 25657 · B 7 7135 | 7135 | 12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h44 | 3:30 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
S 6 18647 | 18647 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 20 25657 | 25657 · B 7 7135 | 7135 | 12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h39 | 3:30 PM Ascona | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Zurich to Ascona run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €48 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 9:28 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Ascona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ascona trip today.
Museum in Casa Anatta on Monte Verità exploring the hill's reform movements, artists, and utopian community through original displays.
Museum focused on composer and conductor Igor Stravinsky, who lived in Ascona; a niche cultural stop for music and local history fans.
Municipal modern art museum with rotating exhibitions in a historic setting; highlights artists connected to Ascona and twentieth-century culture.
Ascona's celebrated waterfront promenade lined with historic facades, palms, and lake views; the town's essential walking area.
Hilltop cultural park above town known for gardens, architecture, and sweeping panoramas over Lake Maggiore; one of Ascona's signature places.
Historic old-town lanes behind the promenade with shops, courtyards, and traditional houses; best explored slowly on foot.
Creamy cornmeal polenta from Ticino, often served with braised meats or cheese. It is a mountain staple with deep roots in local rural cooking.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, commonly served with polenta. It reflects hearty Ticinese home cooking and Alpine-Italian influences.
Air-dried cured beef from nearby Alpine valleys, sliced thin. It is prized in southern Switzerland for its rich flavor and preservation tradition.
Elegant lakeside fine dining with refined seasonal cuisine and polished service. Known for creative plates and an upscale Ascona atmosphere.
Historic restaurant with sophisticated Ticino and Italian cooking in a stylish setting. Well regarded for quality ingredients and warm hospitality.
Traditional grotto-style venue serving Ticinese classics, grilled meats, and regional wine. Casual, local, and ideal for authentic rustic flavors.
Ascona is pricey for Switzerland, with high hotel rates and restaurant prices; local transit is efficient but not cheap in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills in cafes, add 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Scuole -> Ascona Piazza Giuseppe Motta
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Ascona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ascona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Ascona trains use the Zürich HB to Ascona, Scuole station pair, with some services arriving at Ascona, Via Pancaldi Mola. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Ascona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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