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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pontresina is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pontresina is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Pontresina?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Basel and arriving at Pontresina, Post via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione Nord and Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Pontresina?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pontresina via Landquart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Pontresina?

The distance between Basel and Pontresina is 280 km. The road distance is 281.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Pontresina without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Basel to Pontresina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pontresina bus from?

Basel to Pontresina bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pontresina train from?

Basel to Pontresina train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Pontresina?

The best way to get from Basel to Pontresina is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Basel to Pontresina bus arrive?

Basel to Pontresina bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Basel to Pontresina train arrive?

Basel to Pontresina train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Landquart station.

Can I drive from Basel to Pontresina?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pontresina is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Basel to Pontresina.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontresina?

There are 2284+ hotels available in Pontresina.

Basel to Pontresina - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Pontresina by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Landquarttrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain Bex
4h 52m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtinsbus 631
8h 58m
CHF 38–56
Drive 281.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pontresinacar 281.3 km
3h 25m
CHF 45–65
Train via Chur
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Churtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Chur to Samedantrain Ir38 / ...
5h 20m
CHF 47–80
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Chur to Samedantrain Gex / ...
5h 47m
CHF 97–179

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Pontresina.

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Distance: 280 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Pontresina, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Pontresina via Landquart in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Pontresina, Post via Lugano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Stazione Nord, and Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins in around 8h 58m.

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