Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps and close to Geneva, Zurich and Milan airports, Crans-Montana is easy to reach thanks to its road network and the many public transport services - train, funicular and bus - that serve the destination.
Travel time to Sierre/ Siders
| Public transport | Car | |
| Paris | ~5h15 | ~6h10 |
| Lyon | ~4h15 | ~3h40 |
| Milan | ~3h20 | ~3h20 |
| Lugano | ~3h40 | ~2h55 |
| Zurich | ~2h40 | ~2h05 |
| Geneva | ~2h10 | ~1h55 |
| Basel | ~2h40 | ~2h55 |
| Lausanne | ~1h15 | ~1h20 |
By Public Transport
In Switzerland: direct connections from Basel, Bern, Geneva/airport, Lausanne and Zurich/airport
Stop: Sierre/Siders
In Europe: fast connections with the entire European network via Milan or Paris (TGV Lyria)
Stop: Sierre/Siders or Sion/Sitten
By Car
Via the A9 motorway to Sierre, direction Crans-Montana
Via the Forclaz and Simplon passes and the Great St Bernard road tunnel
Via rail tunnels with vehicle transport Lötschberg (Kandersteg-Goppenstein), Simplon (Iselle-Brig) and Furka (Realp Uri- Oberwald Valais).
To make the most of the festival, remember to plan your visit.
Public transport provides easy access to the centre of Crans-Montana.
And don't forget: with little legs, some journeys can take longer!
Travel smart with public transport!
The festival site is located in the centre of Crans-Montana, so we recommend you take advantage of public transport and forget the hassle of driving.
Crans-Montana can be reached easily from Sierre in just 13 minutes by funicular, or via local bus services.
Funicular
Route: Sierre Gare - Crans-Montana, Gare
To get to the funicular from Sierre/Siders railway station, follow the red line on the pavement (approx. 5 min).
Journey time: 13 minutes
Fare: From CHF 6.80
Accessibility: the funicular is suitable for wheelchair users.
Local buses
Route: Sierre Gare - Crans-Montana, Ycoor
Service: 12.421 via Chermignon and 12.422 via Mollens
Journey time: ~50 min
Fare: From CHF 6.80
Get to the heart of the event with our transport partner, PostBus
Opt for simplicity and sustainability by choosing the PostBus service to get to Crans-Montana.
Details of the route
CarPostal line: B353
Route: Sion, poste/gare - Crans-Montana, Le Mèrignou
Journey time: ~50 min
Fare: From CHF 6.80
Thanks to our extensive shuttle bus network, you can travel free of charge on the different routes in the resort for an easy and stress-free journey to the festival site.
From Crans-Montana, Gare, lines 422, 431 and 436 will take you to the Crans-Montana, Ycoor stop, which is located near the festival entrance. You can also walk to the festival site in 7 to 10 minutes.
From the PostBus stop Crans-Montana, Le Mèrignou, take bus line 421, 431 or 432 from the Crans-Montana, télé Cry d’Er bus stop to the Crans-Montana, Ycoor stop, which is near the festival entrance.
Prioritize public transportation
We strongly recommend using public transport, as parking onsite is limited, and parking is prohibited anywhere other than the official car parks.
Recommended car parks: Parking Victoria, Parking Stephani, Parking Clovelli and Parking Grand Signal
Campervan places are available at Camping de la Moubra.
