There are 5 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier by bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 25m€18–37Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Le Grand-Saconnex to Pontarlier101.6 km
1h 41m€7–11Train
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain Ir15 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
3h 57m€50–151Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Pontarlier103.1 km
1h 39mDrive 103.1 km
- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarliercar 103.1 km
1h 39m€18–26
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier is to rideshare which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier station. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport, WTC and arriving at Pontarlier - Bus station via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Pontarlier via Lausanne and Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Pontarlier is 140 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Pontarlier, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station once daily. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Pontarlier via Lausanne and Frasne in around 3h 57m.
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Le Grand-Saconnex to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Pontarlier - Bus station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier.
Book your Geneva Airport (GVA) to Pontarlier train tickets online with Omio.
There are 402+ hotels available in Pontarlier.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Pontarlier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.