There are 4 ways to get from Pontresina to Lugano by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins to Cassarate, Monte Brèbus 631
4h 21mCHF 11–18Train
- Take the train from Surovas to Tiranotrain R19 / ...
- Take the train from Tirano to Monzatrain Re8
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain S11
6h 45mDrive 131.4 km
- Drive from Pontresina to Luganocar 131.4 km
2h 28mCHF 22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Samedan to Thusistrain Ir38 / ...
- Take the bus from Thusis, Bahnhof to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
5h 10m
Pontresina to Lugano by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontresina to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 18 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Pontresina to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontresina to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Pontresina, Post and arriving at Cassarate, Monte Brè via Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontresina to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Surovas and arriving at Lugano via Tirano and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Pontresina and Lugano is 133 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.
The best way to get from Pontresina to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 18.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Pontresina to Lugano, including transfers.
Pontresina to Lugano bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins station.
Pontresina to Lugano train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Surovas station.
The best way to get from Pontresina to Lugano is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 10 - SFr 18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Pontresina, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?
PostAuto AG operates a bus from Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins to Cassarate, Monte Brè once daily. Tickets cost CHF 8–11 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Surovas to Lugano via Tirano and Monza in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- [email protected]
- Website
- rhb.ch
Train from Surovas to Tirano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.rhb.ch/en/
Train from Samedan to Thusis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.rhb.ch/en/
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Tirano to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–12
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 9–13
- 2nd Class
- CHF 11–16
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins to Cassarate, Monte Brè
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–11
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
Bus from Thusis, Bahnhof to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
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More Questions & Answers
Pontresina to Lugano bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Cassarate, Monte Brè station.
Pontresina to Lugano train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Tirano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontresina to Lugano is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Pontresina to Lugano.
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