There are 6 ways to get from Annecy to Pontarlier by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40m€14–27Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Pontarlier146.3 km
2h 16m€10Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
5h 31m€52–179Train, bus
- Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 30m€23–44Bus via Geneva
- Take the bus from Galbert to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 35m€24–46Drive 144.5 km
- Drive from Annecy to Pontarliercar 144.5 km
2h 9m€23–33
Annecy to Pontarlier by bus
Questions & Answers
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 9m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Pontarlier station. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Pontarlier - Bus station via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Pontarlier via Genève, Lausanne and Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Annecy and Pontarlier is 176 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Pontarlier without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €14 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Annecy to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Annecy to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Pontarlier is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €14 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station via Geneva - Bus Station in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annecy to Pontarlier via Genève, Lausanne, and Frasne in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annecy to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Annecy to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Galbert to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Annecy to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus 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 9m to drive from Annecy to Pontarlier.
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