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 45 - SFr 70 and takes 13h 30m.

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 53m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

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 Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Pontresina, Post via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione Nord and Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

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 11h 45m.

How far is it from Nice to Pontresina?

The distance between Nice and Pontresina is 509 km. The road distance is 488.4 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 11h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 45m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

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 11h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Nice to Pontresina bus arrive?

Nice to Pontresina bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano 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 53m 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 2284+ hotels available in Pontresina.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Pontresina by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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 / ...
11h 45m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Silvaplana, Rundella Curtinsbus 631
13h 30m
CHF 47–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 492
2. Take the train from Monza to Tiranotrain
3. Take the train from Tirano to Pontresinatrain Re9 / ...
12h 45m
Drive 488.4 km
1. Drive from Nice to Pontresinacar 488.4 km
5h 53m
CHF 77–111
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 8m

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

33Weekly Planes

2h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nice to Pontresina.

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Distance: 509.4 km
Duration: 11h 45m

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 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Pontresina, Post via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Lugano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Stazione Nord, and Silvaplana, Rundella Curtins in around 13h 30m.

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