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

The cheapest way to get from Pontresina to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 27 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontresina to Locarno is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Pontresina and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontresina to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Pontresina, Post and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via St. Moritz, Bahnhof, Tiefencastel, staziun, Thusis, Bahnhof and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Pontresina and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Pontresina to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Surovas and arriving at Locarno via Tirano and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Pontresina to Locarno?

The distance between Pontresina and Locarno is 169 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Pontresina to Locarno without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Pontresina to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontresina to Locarno bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontresina to Locarno train from?

Pontresina to Locarno train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Surovas station.

Train or bus from Pontresina to Locarno?

The best way to get from Pontresina to Locarno is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Pontresina to Locarno bus arrive?

Pontresina to Locarno bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Tiefencastel, staziun station.

Where does the Pontresina to Locarno train arrive?

Pontresina to Locarno train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Tirano station.

Can I drive from Pontresina to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontresina to Locarno is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Pontresina to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2697+ hotels available in Locarno.

Pontresina to Locarno - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pontresina to Locarno by train, bus, or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Samedan to Thusistrain Ir38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thusis, Bahnhof to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
5h 22m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Moritz, Bahnhof to Tiefencastel, staziunbus 182
2. Take the bus from Thusis, Bahnhof to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
7h 15m
CHF 17–26
Drive 175.5 km
1. Drive from Pontresina to Locarnocar 175.5 km
2h 25m
CHF 28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Surovas to Tiranotrain R19 / ...
2. Take the train from Tirano to Monzatrain
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pontresina to Locarno.

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Distance: 169.1 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Pontresina, Switzerland and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Pontresina, Post to Locarno, Debarcadero via St. Moritz, Bahnhof, Tiefencastel, staziun, Thusis, Bahnhof, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Surovas to Locarno via Tirano and Monza in around 7h 41m.

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