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

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

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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 59m
    €141–257

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Besançonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus bus 203 / ...
    12h 6m
    €67–114

  3. Drive 657.1 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Pontarliercar car 657.1 km
    6h 44m
    €102–148

  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 4m
    €139–245

  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
    €180–469

Calais to Pontarlier by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to PEM - Gare via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and PEM Viotte in around 12h 6m.

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