Location & arrival
Pontresina is situated in the Southern Alps in Engadin, at an altitude of 1800 m. a.s.l., almost exactly in the middle of the triangle formed by Zurich, Milan and Munich. The valley is accessible via the Maloja, Julier, Albula, Flüela, Ofen and Bernina passes, as well as by the Rhaetian Railway, bus or air.
Arrival by car
By car Pontresina is within easy reach from northern Switzerland, Ticino, Italy and Austria, on safe, well-maintained alpine roads. Distances and approximate journey times:
Zurich – Pontresina: 200 km, 3 hours
Milano – Pontresina: 175 km, 3 hours
Munich – Pontresina: 300 km, 4 hours
Crossing the passes in drifting snow is only permitted if using snow chains or driving a 4×4 vehicle.
Arrival by train
The journey by Rhaetian Railway (RhB) via Tiefencastel into the Upper Engadin passes through loop tunnels and over dizzying viaducts and is one of the most picturesque and interesting journeys in the whole of Europe.
Besides, there is also the possibility of travelling via Klosters and the Vereina-Tunnel to the Upper Engadin. Travel time from Zurich to Pontresina: 3 hours 19 min.