The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Ascona
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Ascona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Ascona will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Ascona without transferring at least once.
Regionale 10236 · S30 TRENORD 253785:40 PM1h50Milan Porta Garibaldi7:30 PMPino-Tronzano€101One-way1 transfer
Regionale 10228 · S30 TRENORD 253701:40 PM1h50Milan Porta Garibaldi3:30 PMPino-Tronzano€101One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 25302 · Autobus TRENORD 8962A8:05 AM3h31Milan Porta Garibaldi11:36 AMPino-Tronzano€101One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 10214 · Regionale TRENORD 25316 · Autobus TRENORD 8958A6:40 AM2h56Milan Porta Garibaldi9:36 AMPino-Tronzano€101One-way2 transfers
Regionale 10240 · S30 TRENORD 253827:40 PM1h50Milan Porta Garibaldi9:30 PMPino-Tronzano€101One-way1 transfer
Regionale 10236 · S30 TRENORD 253785:40 PM1h50Milan Porta Garibaldi7:30 PMPino-Tronzano€101One-way1 transfer
Regionale 10228 · S30 TRENORD 253701:40 PM1h50Milan Porta Garibaldi3:30 PMPino-Tronzano€101One-way1 transfer
Regionale 10240 · S30 TRENORD 253827:40 PM1h50Milan Porta Garibaldi9:30 PMPino-Tronzano€101One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 10214 · Regionale TRENORD 25316 · Autobus TRENORD 8958A6:40 AM2h56Milan Porta Garibaldi9:36 AMPino-Tronzano€101One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 10230 · Regionale TRENORD 25332 · Autobus TRENORD 8974A2:40 PM2h56Milan Porta Garibaldi5:36 PMPino-Tronzano€101One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Milan to Ascona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Ascona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 83 km
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€11 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan to Ascona train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Ascona trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 10228 · S30 TRENORD 25370 | 1:40 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h50 | 3:30 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10230 · Regionale TRENORD 25332 · Autobus TRENORD 8974A | 2:40 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h56 | 5:36 PM Pino-Tronzano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25304 · Autobus TRENORD 8978A | 5:05 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h31 | 7:36 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 10240 · S30 TRENORD 25382 | 7:40 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h50 | 9:30 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 10214 · Regionale TRENORD 25316 · Autobus TRENORD 8958A | 6:40 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h56 | 9:36 AM Pino-Tronzano | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 25302 · Autobus TRENORD 8962A | 8:05 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 3h31 | 11:36 AM Pino-Tronzano | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Ascona
Trains from Milan to Ascona run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 6:28 AM |
Last train 8:28 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Regionale from Milan to Ascona trainsRegionale trains will get you between Milan and Ascona from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Ascona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Ascona
Most Milan to Ascona trains use the Milano Porta Garibaldi to Pino-Tronzano station pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Ascona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Milan station do trains to Ascona leave from?
Getting to Milano Porta Garibaldi from Milan city centre
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi train station facilities and services
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Bovisa Politecnico from Milan city centre
Milano Bovisa Politecnico is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Bovisa Politecnico train station facilities and services
Milano Bovisa Politecnico has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Trattoria Casa Fontana, Osteria del Treno
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sunflower, Hotel Valganna, Hotel Ares Milano.
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