The first edition of AlpCHI 2026 will take place at the Congressi Stefano Franscini (CSF) by ETH Zürich in Ascona, Switzerland. As the closest train station is in Locarno, reaching the venue by public transport requires these two steps (see details below):
- Travelling to Locarno
- Travelling from Locarno to the CSF.
Should you have any questions about travelling to the venue, please feel free to reach out to us: registration@alpchi.org.
We’re looking forward to welcome you in Ascona!
(1) Travelling to Locarno
By Train
The closest train station to the venue is Locarno station (https://www.sbb.ch/en/travel-information/stations/find-station/locarno-station.html).
You find all Swiss train connections on www.sbb.ch
By Plane
You can fly to the following cities and proceed with public transportation to Locarno:
Zürich (Switzerland)
- Zurich Airport
Train via Zurich HB to Locarno: www.sbb.ch
Milan (Italy
- Airport Malpensa
Train via Milan Central or Milan Nord to Locarno: train connection - Airport Linate
Bus to Milan Central and then train to Locarno: bus connection
Train connections Milan Central or Milan Nord
(2) Travelling from Locarno to the Venue
Source: https://csf.ethz.ch/monte-verita/by-train0.html
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. See the shuttle’s schedule below.
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.
(Click on the map to view it in a new tab)
🚐 Shuttle Bus Timetable
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
From Locarno train station to Monte Verità
12:20 – 13:00 – 13:40 – 14:20 – 15:00 – 15:40
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
From Monte Verità to Locarno train station
12:00 – 12:40 – 13:20 – 14:00 – 14:40 – 15:20
2. Public Bus
Take bus no. 1 from Locarno railway station to the bus stop “Ascona Centro” (duration: 15 – 20 minutes).
Please refer to the corresponding timetables: https://fartiamo.ch/en/line-1/
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.
