There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Pontresina by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtinsbus 631
3h 46mCHF 12–21Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain S11
- Take the train from Monza to Tiranotrain Re8
- Take the train from Tirano to Surovastrain R19 / ...
7h 18mDrive 131.3 km
- Drive from Lugano to Pontresinacar 131.3 km
2h 27mCHF 22–31
Lugano to Pontresina by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Pontresina is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 22 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Pontresina is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Cassarate, Monte Brè and arriving at Pontresina, Post via Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Surovas via Monza and Tirano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Lugano and Pontresina is 136 km. The road distance is 131.3 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Pontresina without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 22.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Lugano to Pontresina, including transfers.
Lugano to Pontresina bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Cassarate, Monte Brè station.
Lugano to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Pontresina is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Lugano, 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 Lugano to Surovas via Monza and Tirano in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
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 Surovas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.rhb.ch/en/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Cassarate, Monte Brè to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Pontresina bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins station.
Lugano to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Pontresina is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Lugano to Pontresina.
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