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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Pontresina is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Pontresina is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Pontresina?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Pontresina via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale and Tirano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Nice to Pontresina?

The distance between Nice and Pontresina is 510 km. The road distance is 488 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Pontresina without a car is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 7m to get from Nice to Pontresina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Pontresina bus from?

Nice to Pontresina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Pontresina train from?

Nice to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Nice to Pontresina?

The best way to get from Nice to Pontresina is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 13h 14m.

Where does the Nice to Pontresina bus arrive?

Nice to Pontresina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Nice to Pontresina train arrive?

Nice to Pontresina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Nice to Pontresina?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Pontresina is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Nice to Pontresina.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontresina?

There are 2109+ hotels available in Pontresina.

Nice to Pontresina - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

Q: Is there a direct bus between Nice and Pontresina?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Pontresina. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Pontresina, Post via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione Nord and Sils/Segl Maria, Posta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.

There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Pontresina by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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 Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Tiranotrain
3. Take the train from Tirano to Pontresinatrain Re9 / ...
12h 7m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 492
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Sils/Segl Maria, Postabus 631
13h 14m
CHF 40–90
Drive 488 km
1. Drive from Nice to Pontresinacar 488 km
5h 54m
CHF 79–115
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Landquarttrain
3. Take the train from Landquart to Pontresinatrain
8h 20m
Train via Genoa
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Tiranotrain
4. Take the train from Tirano to Surovastrain R19 / ...
12h 41m
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milan Bergamo - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Livignoshuttle
17h 1m
CHF 81–136

Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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2h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Nice to Pontresina.

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Distance: 509.8 km
Duration: 12h 7m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Pontresina, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Pontresina via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, and Tirano in around 12h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Pontresina, Post via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Stazione Nord, and Sils/Segl Maria, Posta in around 13h 14m.

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