The average bus between Metz and Pontarlier takes 11h 53m and the fastest bus takes 8h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Metz to Pontarlier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Metz and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Metz is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 11h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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15h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Metz to Pontarlier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
Metz to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.
Metz to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at PEM Gare station.
Book your Metz to Pontarlier bus tickets online with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Mobigo - Doubs.
The distance between Metz and Pontarlier is 246.7 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to PEM Gare via Strasbourg and PEM Viotte in around 9h 36m.