There are 4 ways to get from Chiasso to Pontresina by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtinsbus 631
5h 30mCHF 14–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Chiasso to Bellinzonatrain S10 / ...
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Thusis, Bahnhofbus 171
- Take the train from Thusis to Samedantrain R38 / ...
6h 1mDrive 139.7 km
- Drive from Chiasso to Pontresinacar 139.7 km
2h 38mCHF 27–39Train
- Take the train from Monza to Tiranotrain Re8
- Take the train from Tirano to Pontresinatrain Re9 / ...
6h 23m
Chiasso to Pontresina by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chiasso to Pontresina is to bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 26 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chiasso to Pontresina is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chiasso to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Chiasso and arriving at Pontresina, Post via Cassarate, Monte Brè and Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chiasso to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Chiasso and arriving at Pontresina via Monza and Tirano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Chiasso and Pontresina is 164 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.
The best way to get from Chiasso to Pontresina without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 26.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Chiasso to Pontresina, including transfers.
Chiasso to Pontresina bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Cassarate, Monte Brè station.
Chiasso to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Monza station.
The best way to get from Chiasso to Pontresina is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Chiasso, Switzerland and Pontresina, Switzerland?
PostAuto AG operates a bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins once daily. Tickets cost CHF 9–14 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiasso to Pontresina via Monza and Tirano in around 6h 23m.
Train from Chiasso to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Chiasso to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 2nd Class
- CHF 17–23
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Chiasso to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Tirano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Chiasso to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
Train from Thusis to Samedan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
Train from Tirano to Pontresina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Thusis, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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Booking & Getting There
Chiasso to Pontresina bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins station.
Chiasso to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Tirano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiasso to Pontresina is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Chiasso to Pontresina.
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