There are 4 ways to get from Como to Pontresina by ferry, 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.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Como to Colicoferry Sr4 / ...
- Take the bus from Chiavenna, Stazione to Pontresina, Postbus 604
5h 45mCHF 16–25Train
- Take the train from Monza to Tiranotrain Re8
- Take the train from Tirano to Pontresinatrain Re9 / ...
6h 29mBus
- Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Argegno Piazza Roma Pontilebus C125 / ...
- Take the bus from Menaggio, Hotel Bellavista to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtinsbus 631
6h 49mCHF 31–47Drive 140.9 km
- Drive from Como to Pontresinacar 140.9 km
2h 41mCHF 23–34
Como to Pontresina by ferry, foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Pontresina is to ferry and bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 25 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Pontresina is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Como San Giovanni and arriving at Pontresina, Post via Argegno Piazza Roma Pontile, Menaggio Piazza Roma, Menaggio, Hotel Bellavista and Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Pontresina via Monza and Tirano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Como and Pontresina is 147 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.
The best way to get from Como to Pontresina without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 25.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Como to Pontresina, including transfers.
Como to Pontresina bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Como San Giovanni station.
Como to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Monza station.
The best way to get from Como to Pontresina is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Pontresina, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Como S.Giovanni to Pontresina via Monza and Tirano in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como San Giovanni to Pontresina, Post via Argegno Piazza Roma Pontile, Menaggio Piazza Roma, Menagggio Via Como, Menaggio, Hotel Bellavista, and Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Monza to Tirano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- [email protected]
- Website
- rhb.ch
Train from Tirano to Pontresina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.rhb.ch/en/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Chiavenna, Stazione to Pontresina, Post
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
Bus from Menaggio, Hotel Bellavista to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–12
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- asfautolinee.it
Bus from Como San Giovanni to Argegno Piazza Roma Pontile
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–22
- Website
- https://www.asfautolinee.it/?lang=en
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Como to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–13
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Como to Pontresina bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Argegno Piazza Roma Pontile station.
Como to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Tirano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Pontresina is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Como to Pontresina.
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