Our extended family group of 13 is ending a European trip by flying into Milan and then traveling the Bernina Express route north to Zurich (we fly home from there). We’ve found the advice in this Forum so helpful and, because of it, are stopping for an overnight stay in Pontresina. We have booked the actual Bernina train for the second day trip from Pontresina into Chur. However, the first day we’d like to just take the regional train (not official Bernina) that travels the Bernina route from Tirano to Pontresina, as many have recommended on this site.
But I cannot figure out how to purchase tickets from Milan to Pontresina that first day. Different websites list options that involve buses, 4 different transfers, and/or portions that aren’t available to purchase. Ideally, I’d like to get tickets ahead of time since there are so many of us, and we’d like it to be flexible in case the plane is delayed. Can anyone help me understand the best way to get from the Milan airport to Pontresina the same day (July 21) via train? I’m clearly doing something wrong but can’t figure out what it is, despite spending a hours today reading a variety of resources. I had no issue making train reservations for us from Florence to Rome on the Trentalia app. Thanks so much for answering what I’m sure is a stupid question.