What is the cheapest way to get from Locarno to Alpe Cardada?

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Alpe Cardada is to taxi which costs SFr 45 - SFr 60 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Locarno to Alpe Cardada?

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Alpe Cardada is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs SFr 45 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Alpe Cardada?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Alpe Cardada. However, there are services departing from Locarno Funicolare and arriving at Cardada via Orselina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Locarno to Alpe Cardada?

The distance between Locarno and Alpe Cardada is 3 km.

How do I travel from Locarno to Alpe Cardada without a car?

The best way to get from Locarno to Alpe Cardada without a car is to line 2620 funicular and line 2621 gondola which takes 48 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Locarno to Alpe Cardada?

It takes approximately 48 min to get from Locarno to Alpe Cardada, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Alpe Cardada train from?

Locarno to Alpe Cardada train services, operated by Società della Funicolare Locarno-Madonna del Sasso Sa, depart from Locarno Funicolare station.

Where does the Locarno to Alpe Cardada train arrive?

Locarno to Alpe Cardada train services, operated by Società della Funicolare Locarno-Madonna del Sasso Sa, arrive at Orselina Funicolare station.

Where can I stay near Alpe Cardada?

There are 2611+ hotels available in Alpe Cardada.

Locarno to Alpe Cardada - 3 ways to travel via line 2620 funicular

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There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Alpe Cardada by train, cable car, taxi, or foot

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Line 2620 funicular, line 2621 gondola
best
1. Take the train from Locarno Funicolare to Orselina Funicolaretrain 2620
2. Take the cablecar from Orselina to Cardadacablecar 2621
48 min
Taxi
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1. Take the taxi from Locarno to Alpe Cardadataxi 10.6 km
17 min
CHF 45–60
Walk
1. Take the walk from Locarno to Alpe Cardadawalk 8 km
1h 39m

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Distance: 2.7 km
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Alpe Cardada, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Locarno to Alpe Cardada. However, you can take the line 2620 train to Orselina Funicolare, walk to Orselina, then take the line 2621 vehicle to Cardada. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Alpe Cardada.

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