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How to get fromClermont-Ferrand to Pontarlierby train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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

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  1. Train via Lyon

    best
    1. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    7h 26m
    €77–157

  2. Bus via Lyon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus bus 799 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus bus
    7h 34m
    €39–71

  3. Drive 337.3 km

    1. Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Pontarliercar car 337.3 km
    4h 40m
    €53–76

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 40m
    €42–76

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    7h 52m
    €85–171

Clermont-Ferrand to Pontarlier by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Pontarlier - Bus station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Geneva - Bus Station in around 7h 34m.

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