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

The cheapest way to get from Pontresina to Chamonix is to bus which costs €35 - €130 and takes 11h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontresina to Chamonix is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Pontresina and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from Pontresina to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Pontresina and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Samedan, Chur, Lausanne, Martigny and Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Pontresina to Chamonix?

The distance between Pontresina and Chamonix is 452 km. The road distance is 360.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pontresina to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Pontresina to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontresina to Chamonix bus from?

Pontresina to Chamonix bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from St. Moritz, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Pontresina to Chamonix train from?

Pontresina to Chamonix train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Samedan station.

Train or bus from Pontresina to Chamonix?

The best way to get from Pontresina to Chamonix is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs €140 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Pontresina to Chamonix bus arrive?

Pontresina to Chamonix bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Cassarate, Monte Brè station.

Where does the Pontresina to Chamonix train arrive?

Pontresina to Chamonix train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Chur station.

Can I drive from Pontresina to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontresina to Chamonix is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Pontresina to Chamonix.

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

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5841+ hotels available in Chamonix.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Pontresina to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Pontresina, Post and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via St. Moritz, Bahnhof, Lugano, Campus Universitario, Lugano and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pontresina to Tiranotrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the train from Tirano to Milano Centraletrain S7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milano, Stazione Centrale to Malpensa Airport - Milanbus
4. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
11h 6m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Moritz, Bahnhof to Cassarate, Monte Brèbus 631
2. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 405 / ...
11h 53m
€37–127
Train
1. Take the train from Samedan to Churtrain Gex / ...
2. Take the train from Chur to Lausannetrain Ic
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Ir / ...
11h 13m
€141–203
Drive 360.9 km
1. Drive from Pontresina to Chamonixcar 360.9 km
5h 17m
€61–88
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Samedan to Churtrain
2. Take the train from Chur to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
4. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeurbus
8h 21m
€159–381
Train via Brig
1. Take the train from St. Moritz to Brigtrain 901
2. Take the train from Brig to Martignytrain Ir90 / ...
11h 43m

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Distance: 452.3 km
Duration: 11h 6m

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

You can take a train from Pontresina to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Samedan, Chur, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 11h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontresina, Post to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via St. Moritz, Bahnhof, Cassarate, Monte Brè, Lugano, Campus Universitario, Lugano, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 11h 53m.

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