What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Pontresina?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Pontresina is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 13h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Pontresina?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Pontresina is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Pontresina?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Pontresina, Post via Karlsruhe central train station, Bregenz bus station, Chur, Postautostation and St. Moritz, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Pontresina?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Samedan via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Pontresina?

The distance between Heidelberg and Pontresina is 536 km. The road distance is 470.2 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Pontresina without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Pontresina without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 450.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Pontresina?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Heidelberg to Pontresina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Pontresina bus from?

Heidelberg to Pontresina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Pontresina train from?

Heidelberg to Pontresina train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Pontresina?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Pontresina is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Pontresina bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Pontresina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Pontresina train arrive?

Heidelberg to Pontresina train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Pontresina?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Pontresina is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Heidelberg to Pontresina.

Where can I stay near Pontresina?

There are 2320+ hotels available in Pontresina.

Heidelberg to Pontresina - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg to Pontresina by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Churtrain Ic3 / ...
4. Take the train from Chur to Samedantrain Gex / ...
8h 55m
CHF 71–450
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 198 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bregenz bus stationbus N77
3. Take the bus from Bregenz bus station to Chur train stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to St. Moritz, Bahnhofbus 182
13h 9m
CHF 39–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Zurich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Chur to Samedantrain Gex / ...
9h 14m
CHF 86–178
Drive 470.2 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Pontresinacar 470.2 km
5h 25m
CHF 78–113
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Landquarttrain
4. Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain
7h 19m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Landquarttrain
4. Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain
7h 28m

Heidelberg to Pontresina by train and bus

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Distance: 536.3 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Pontresina, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Pontresina, Post via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Chur, Samedan, and Samedan, Bahnhof in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Pontresina, Post via Karlsruhe central train station, Bregenz bus station, Chur train station, Chur, Postautostation, and St. Moritz, Bahnhof in around 13h 9m.

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