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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Ascona by plane, train, ferry, night train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DUB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 48m
    CHF 52–252

  2. Ferry, train, night train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    4. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain night train Nj
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain train
    30h 32m
    CHF 477–827

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Asconacar car
    31h 56m
    CHF 666–1,621

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    7h 41m
    CHF 112–310

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane DUB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    8h 32m
    CHF 67–256

  6. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane DUB - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    8h 41m
    CHF 55–235

  7. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane plane DUB - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train
    9h 5m
    CHF 87–343

  8. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DUB - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain train
    11h 14m
    CHF 194–434

  9. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    33h 39m
    CHF 548–1,304

  10. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus bus
    5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train
    2d
    CHF 558–944

Dublin to Ascona by ferry, train, foot, night train, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration30h 32mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 477Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,509 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ascona, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Ascona. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, take the train to Locarno, walk to Locarno, Piazza Stazione, then take the line 1 bus to Ascona, Centro. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Ascona, Centro via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Centraal, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Locarno, and Locarno, Piazza Stazione in around 30h 32m.

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