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

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    7h 57m
    €136–227

  2. Train, bus via Lille

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Besançonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus bus 203 / ...
    13h 58m
    €77–131

  3. Drive  657.1 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Pontarliercar car 657.1 km
    6h 44m
    €104–150

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    8h 2m
    €130–214

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    4. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus bus 203 / ...
    8h 58m
    €182–281

Calais to Pontarlier by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration7h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Pontarlier via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 7h 57m.

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