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How to get fromFrankfurt am Main to Pontarlierby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Pontarlier by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Neuchâteltrain train
    3. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain train Re9
    6h 54m
    €113–523

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Freiburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Besançonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierrebus bus 203
    12h 27m
    €54–85

  3. Drive 463.6 km

    1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Pontarliercar car 463.6 km
    4h 31m
    €72–103

  4. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane plane FRA - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Neuchâteltrain train
    3. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain train
    6h 31m
    €169–450

  5. Train via Couvet

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train Nightjet
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Neuchâteltrain train Ic51
    8h 49m
    €72–185

  6. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FRA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâteltrain train
    3. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain train
    6h 31m
    €151–435

Frankfurt am Main to Pontarlier by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Pontarlier via Basel SBB and Neuchâtel in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Saint Pierre via Freiburg and PEM Viotte in around 12h 27m.

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