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How to get fromAvignon to Pontarlierby train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Avignon to Pontarlier by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    6h 5m
    €67–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Avignon to Besançonbus bus N1759 / ...
    2. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus bus 203 / ...
    9h 31m
    €56–79

  3. Drive  430.8 km

    1. Drive from Avignon to Pontarliercar car 430.8 km
    5h 1m
    €69–100

  4. Train via Avignon Centre

    1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieutrain train K14 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    7h 32m
    €81–158

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Montélimartrain train K34 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Montélimar to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain train Ic5 / ...
    5. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain train Re9
    11h 4m
    €101–178

Avignon to Pontarlier by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Avignon, France and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to PEM Gare via PEM Viotte in around 9h 31m.

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