Pontresina to Lucerne by train

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Overview: trains from Pontresina to Lucerne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Pontresina to Lucerne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:37 View journey
Last train 21:03 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 4hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 136
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey £66.52 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 36m
Train operators 67

Taking the train from Pontresina to Lucerne

So you’re considering going from Pontresina to Lucerne by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost from Pontresina to Lucerne

Ready to book tickets from Pontresina to Lucerne? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Pontresina and Lucerne typically run £66.52.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 6 months in advance.

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Pontresina to Lucerne train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Pontresina to Lucerne is at 05:37 and the last is at 20:02. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 07:05 and the last one is at 21:03. You can expect 24 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 53 minutes.

Pontresina to Lucerne train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 136 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 4 hours and 20 minutes.

When do tickets between Pontresina and Lucerne go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Pontresina and Lucerne 6 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making the most of your trip to Lucerne

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lucerne.

FAQs about the train journey from Pontresina to Lucerne

Want to know more about your journey from Pontresina to Lucerne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Pontresina and Lucerne by train is 136 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.