There are 4 ways to get from Chamonix to Pontarlier by train (Trenitalia), 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 via Neuchâtel
best- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
5h 59m€95–181Drive 172.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Pontarliercar 172.5 km
2h 13m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Dijonbus
- Take the bus from Dijon to Besançonbus
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus 203 / ...
8h 31m€45–64Train
- Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
- Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
6h 10m€76–146
Chamonix to Pontarlier by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Pontarlier is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at PEM Gare via Dijon and PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Pontarlier via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Chamonix and Pontarlier is 228 km. The road distance is 172.5 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Pontarlier without a car is to train via Neuchâtel which takes 5h 59m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Chamonix to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Chamonix to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.
Chamonix to Pontarlier train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, depart from Vallorcine station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Pontarlier is to train via Neuchâtel which takes 5h 59m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Pontarlier via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, and Neuchâtel in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to PEM Gare via Dijon and PEM Viotte in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- +41 27 721 68 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Vallorcine to Martigny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- Transports de Martigny et Régions
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- 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
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €22–29
Train from Martigny to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €22–29
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chamonix to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon station.
Chamonix to Pontarlier train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Martigny station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Pontarlier is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Chamonix to Pontarlier.
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