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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontresina is to fly and train which costs SFr 140 - SFr 420 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontresina is to fly and train which takes 12h 18m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 420.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Pontresina?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Pontresina via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Zürich HB and Landquart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Pontresina?

The distance between Edinburgh and Pontresina is 1468 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontresina without a car is to train which takes 17h 6m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontresina train from?

Edinburgh to Pontresina train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Pontresina?

Pontresina is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 3:00 AM in Edinburgh and 4:00 AM in Pontresina.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontresina train arrive?

Edinburgh to Pontresina train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontresina?

There are 2044+ hotels available in Pontresina.

Edinburgh to Pontresina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Pontresina by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Landquarttrain
3. Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain
9h 9m
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EDI - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain
3. Take the train from Chur to Samedantrain
12h 18m
CHF 144–419
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Landquarttrain Ic3 / ...
5. Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain Bex
17h 6m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pontresinacar
19h 1m
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane EDI - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Tiranotrain
3. Take the train from Tirano to Surovastrain
12h 3m
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EDI - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Tiranotrain
3. Take the train from Tirano to Surovastrain
12h 18m
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane EDI - 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
12h 44m
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Landquarttrain Ic3 / ...
5. Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain Bex
17h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pontresinacar
20h 2m
CHF 296–428

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

26Weekly Planes

3h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Pontresina.

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Distance: 1,467.8 km
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pontresina, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Pontresina via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Landquart in around 17h 6m.

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