There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Pontresina by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Merano - Via delle Corse to Silandro, Casa della Culturabus
- Take the bus from Silandro, Casa della Cultura to Glorenza, Porta Tubrebus
- Take the bus from Glorenza/Glurns, Tauferer Tor to Zernez, staziunbus 811
6h 57mDrive 136.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Merano to Pontresinacar 136.8 km
2h 10mCHF 22–32Train
- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain Bex
9h 52mBus via Samedan, Bahnhof
- Take the bus from Merano - Via delle Corse to Silandro, Casa della Culturabus
- Take the bus from Silandro, Casa della Cultura to Glorenza, Porta Tubrebus
- Take the bus from Glorenza/Glurns, Tauferer Tor to Zernez, staziunbus 811
7h 29m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Pontresina is to drive which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Pontresina is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Merano - Via delle Corse and arriving at Pontresina, Rondo via Silandro, Casa della Cultura, Glorenza/Glurns, Tauferer Tor, Zernez, staziun and Samedan, Porta Samedan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Pontresina via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Sargans and Landquart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Merano and Pontresina is 146 km. The road distance is 136.8 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Pontresina without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Merano to Pontresina, including transfers.
Merano to Pontresina bus services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, depart from Merano - Via delle Corse station.
Merano to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
The best way to get from Merano to Pontresina is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Pontresina, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Merano - Via delle Corse to Pontresina via Silandro, Casa della Cultura, Glorenza/Glurns, Tauferer Tor, Zernez, staziun, and Zernez in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merano Meran to Pontresina via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Sargans, and Landquart in around 9h 52m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- CHF 28–45
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- Website
- rhb.ch
Train from Landquart to Pontresina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.rhb.ch/en/
- Phone
- +39 0471 220 880
- contact@suedtirolmobil.info
- Website
- suedtirolmobil.info
Bus from Merano - Via delle Corse to Silandro, Casa della Cultura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/#/
Bus from Silandro, Casa della Cultura to Glorenza, Porta Tubre
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/en/#/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Glorenza/Glurns, Tauferer Tor to Zernez, staziun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
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More Questions & Answers
Merano to Pontresina bus services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, arrive at Silandro, Casa della Cultura station.
Merano to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Pontresina is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Merano to Pontresina.
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