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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Pontresina is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Pontresina is to drive which takes 7h and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Pontresina?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Pontresina, Post via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione Nord and Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Pontresina?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Pontresina via Mulhouse Ville, Basel SBB and Landquart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Lyon to Pontresina?

The distance between Lyon and Pontresina is 710 km. The road distance is 600 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Pontresina without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 9h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Lyon to Pontresina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Pontresina bus from?

Lyon to Pontresina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Pontresina train from?

Lyon to Pontresina train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Pontresina?

The best way to get from Lyon to Pontresina is to train via Mulhouse which takes 9h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 33m.

Where does the Lyon to Pontresina bus arrive?

Lyon to Pontresina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lyon to Pontresina train arrive?

Lyon to Pontresina train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Pontresina?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Pontresina is 600 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Lyon to Pontresina.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Pontresina?

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Pontresina by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train via Mulhouse
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Landquarttrain Ic3 / ...
3. Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain Bex
9h 25m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 729 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus
3. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtinsbus 631
13h 33m
CHF 46–97
Drive 600 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Pontresinacar 600 km
7h
CHF 100–145
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Landquarttrain
4. Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain
8h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Tiranotrain Re8
3. Take the train from Tirano to Pontresinatrain Re9 / ...
10h 44m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Brigtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Brig to St. Moritztrain 904 / ...
12h 47m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Tiranotrain
4. Take the train from Tirano to Surovastrain
11h 17m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Landquarttrain
4. Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain
10h 16m

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Distance: 710 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Pontresina, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Pontresina via Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Landquart in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Pontresina, Post via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lugano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Stazione Nord, and Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins in around 13h 33m.

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