There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Pontarlier by train, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
5h 9m€78–131Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Pontarlier145.8 km
2h 16m€10Line 272 bus, train
- Take the bus from Galbert to Bachet-Garebus 272
- Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Lausannetrain
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
5h 40m€58–98Drive 144 km
- Drive from Annecy to Pontarliercar 144 km
2h 1m€24–34
Annecy to Pontarlier by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Pontarlier is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Pontarlier via Genève, Renens VD and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Annecy and Pontarlier is 249 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Annecy to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Annecy to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Pontarlier is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Annecy to Pontarlier.
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What companies run services between Annecy, France and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Pontarlier via Genève, Renens VD, and Neuchâtel in around 5h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lancy-Bachet to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Galbert to Bachet-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Annecy to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
There are 397+ hotels available in Pontarlier.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Pontarlier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












