There are 6 ways to get from Pontresina to Chamonix by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Pontresina to Landquarttrain Bex
- Take the train from Landquart to Zürich HBtrain Ic3 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
8h 59mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from St. Moritz, Bahnhof to Cassarate, Monte Brèbus 631
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
11h 41m€37–58Drive 360.8 km
- Drive from Pontresina to Chamonixcar 360.8 km
5h 18m€64–92Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Pontresina to Landquarttrain
- Take the train from Landquart to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
7h 24mTrain
- Take the train from Pontresina to Landquarttrain Bex
- Take the train from Landquart to Lausannetrain Ic
- Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
9h 23mTrain #2
- Take the train from St. Moritz to Brigtrain 901 / ...
- Take the train from Brig to Martignytrain Ir95 / ...
10h 58m
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontresina to Chamonix is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Pontresina to Chamonix is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontresina to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Pontresina, Post and arriving at Chamonix via St. Moritz, Bahnhof, Lugano, Campus Universitario, Lugano and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontresina to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Pontresina and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Landquart, Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Pontresina and Chamonix is 512 km. The road distance is 360.8 km.
The best way to get from Pontresina to Chamonix without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Pontresina to Chamonix, including transfers.
Pontresina to Chamonix bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from St. Moritz, Bahnhof station.
Pontresina to Chamonix train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Pontresina station.
The best way to get from Pontresina to Chamonix is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Pontresina, Switzerland and Chamonix, France?
You can take a train from Pontresina to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Landquart, Zürich HB, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontresina, Post to Chamonix via St. Moritz, Bahnhof, Cassarate, Monte Brè, Lugano, Campus Universitario, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, and Milan in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–370
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
Train from Pontresina to Landquart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
Train from Pontresina to Landquart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
Train from Pontresina to Landquart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from St. Moritz, Bahnhof to Cassarate, Monte Brè
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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More Questions & Answers
Pontresina to Chamonix bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Cassarate, Monte Brè station.
Pontresina to Chamonix train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Landquart station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontresina to Chamonix is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Pontresina to Chamonix.
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