There are 4 ways to get from Domodossola to Pontarlier by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Domodossola to Lausannetrain Ec
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 18m€53–100Drive 269.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Domodossola to Pontarliercar 269.3 km
3h 21m€43–63Train via Spiez
- Take the train from Domodossola to Spieztrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Spiez to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
4h 22m€66–126Train
- Take the train from Brig to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
4h 32m€73–106
Domodossola to Pontarlier by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Domodossola to Pontarlier is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Domodossola to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Domodossola to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Domodossola and arriving at Pontarlier via Spiez and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Domodossola and Pontarlier is 252 km. The road distance is 269.3 km.
The best way to get from Domodossola to Pontarlier without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs €50 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Domodossola to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Domodossola to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Domodossola station.
Domodossola to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Spiez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Domodossola to Pontarlier is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Domodossola to Pontarlier.
There are 406+ hotels available in Pontarlier.
What companies run services between Domodossola, Italy and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a train from Domodossola to Pontarlier via Spiez and Bern in around 4h 22m.
Train from Domodossola to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Domodossola to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Spiez to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Brig to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lausanne to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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