There are 4 ways to get from Pontresina to Varenna by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pontresina, Post to Chiavenna, Stazionebus 604
3h 50m€10–15Train
- Take the train from Surovas to Tiranotrain R19 / ...
- Take the train from Tirano to Varenna Esinotrain Re8
4h 25mDrive 103.1 km
- Drive from Pontresina to Varennacar 103.1 km
1h 44m€22–32Bus via Pontresina, Post
- Take the bus from Pontresina, Post to Chiavenna, Stazionebus 604
- Take the bus from Chiavenna to Colicobus TN Bus
4h 9m€10–15
Pontresina to Varenna by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontresina to Varenna is to bus which costs €10 - €15 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pontresina to Varenna is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontresina to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Pontresina, Post and arriving at Chiavenna, Stazione via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontresina to Varenna. However, there are services departing from Surovas and arriving at Varenna Esino via Tirano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Pontresina and Varenna is 103 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.
The best way to get from Pontresina to Varenna without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €10 - €15.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Pontresina to Varenna, including transfers.
Pontresina to Varenna bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Pontresina, Post station.
Pontresina to Varenna train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Surovas station.
The best way to get from Pontresina to Varenna is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Pontresina, Switzerland and Varenna, Italy?
PostAuto AG operates a bus from Pontresina, Post to Chiavenna, Stazione hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Surovas to Varenna Esino via Tirano in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
Train from Surovas to Tirano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Rhätische Bahn
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Tirano to Varenna Esino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Pontresina, Post to Chiavenna, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Pontresina, Post to Chiavenna, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Chiavenna to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0342 511212
- [email protected]
- Website
- stps.it
Bus from Chiavenna to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- stps.it
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Booking & Getting There
Pontresina to Varenna bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Chiavenna, Stazione station.
Pontresina to Varenna train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Tirano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontresina to Varenna is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Pontresina to Varenna.
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