What is the cheapest way to get from Locarno to Contra Dam?

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Contra Dam is to bus which costs SFr 2 - SFr 3 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Locarno to Contra Dam?

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Contra Dam is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs SFr 35 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Contra Dam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Locarno, Stazione and arriving at Diga Verzasca. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Locarno to Contra Dam?

The distance between Locarno and Contra Dam is 11 km.

How do I travel from Locarno to Contra Dam without a car?

The best way to get from Locarno to Contra Dam without a car is to line 321 bus which takes 25 min and costs SFr 2 - SFr 4.

How long does it take to get from Locarno to Contra Dam?

The line 321 bus from Locarno, Stazione to Diga Verzasca takes 22 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Contra Dam bus from?

Locarno to Contra Dam bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Locarno, Stazione station.

Where does the Locarno to Contra Dam bus arrive?

Locarno to Contra Dam bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Diga Verzasca station.

Where can I stay near Contra Dam?

There are 2442+ hotels available in Contra Dam.

Locarno to Contra Dam - 5 ways to travel via line 321 bus, and line 312 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Contra Dam by bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 321 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Stazione to Diga Verzasca321
25 min
CHF 2–4
Line 312 bus
1. Take the bus from Orselina, Clinica S. Croce to Contra, Diga312
26 min
CHF 2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Locarno to Contra Dam6.4 km
8 min
CHF 35–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Locarno to Contra Dam6.1 km
1h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Piazza Stazione to Tenero, Stella d'Oro1 / ...
45 min
CHF 2–3

Locarno to Contra Dam by bus and foot

45Weekly Services

25 minAverage Duration

CHF 2Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Locarno to Contra Dam.

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Distance: 10.9 km
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Contra Dam, Switzerland?

PostAuto Schweiz AG operates a bus from Locarno, Stazione to Diga Verzasca every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 2–4 and the journey takes 22 min.

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