 It is 3 km far from Quinto, 5 from Airolo and 52 from Bellinzona.Piotta is the location of the base station of the Ritom funicular, linking the village to Ritom Lake.Along with the neighbouring village of Ambrì, Piotta is served by the infrequently served Ambrì-Piotta railway station on the Gotthard railway, and is located close to Ambri Airport.