Public transport
You can fly to the following cities or reach them by train within Europe:
- external pageZurich
From Zurich Airport: Train via Zurich HB to Locarno.
- Milan (ITA)
external pageAirport Malpensa
Train via Milan Central or Milan Nord to Locarno external pagetrain connection
external pageAirport Linate
external pageBus to Milan Central and then train to Locarno.
external pageAirport Bergamo (Orio al Serio)
external pageShuttle bus to Milan Central and then train to Locarno.
Train connections external pageMilan Central or external pageMilan Nord
- external pageGeneva
Train to Locarno.
- external pageBasel
Train to Locarno.
Train connections to Locarno on the external pageSBB website. Please be aware that the Gotthard Base Tunnel is disrubted, check the current timetable.
On arrival in Locarno you can reach Monte Verità as follows:
1. Free shuttle bus
A shuttle bus (8-seater) to Monte Verità will be available for 4 to 5 hours on arrival day of the CSF event. The shuttle's schedule should be published on the website of the corresponding event. Please contact the organizer to find out more about any other organized transportation options.
The shuttle bus stops next to the end of platform 4 (close to where public transport is leaving). Look for the white bus with the Monte Verità logo (pictures on the right).
2. Public bus
Take bus no. 1 from Locarno railway station to the bus stop "Ascona Centro" (duration: 15 - 20 minutes).
Please refer to he corresponding external pagetimetables.
Please note that the timetables of bus line no. 1 are different for Monday - Saturday (Lunedì - Sabato e feriali) and for Sundays and holidays (Domenica e festivi).
From the bus stop "Ascona Centro" you can also reach Monte Verità in 25 - 30 minutes on foot (follow the "Strada Collina") or by taxi located next to the Autosilo Ascona.
3. Taxi
Various taxis are available at Locarno railway station. The company "EcoTaxsi" usually has a slightly lower price, reservation required: +41 91 792 21 01 or 0800 321 321 (free call from Swiss numbers). The ride takes about 15 minutes and costs about CHF 40.00.