The average train between Lugano and Pontresina takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Pontresina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Lugano and Pontresina. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Pontresina at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Monza and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Pontresina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Pontresina station via Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Lugano to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Surovas station.
Book your Lugano to Pontresina train tickets online with Trenord and Rhätische Bahn.
The distance between Lugano and Pontresina is 90.1 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Surovas via Monza and Tirano in around 7h 18m.