There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Pontarlier by 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.
Train via Neuchâtel
best- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
3h 32m€66–107Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Pontarlier105.7 km
1h 45m€9Train
- Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
3h 56m€50–85Drive 105.7 km
- Drive from Geneva to Pontarliercar 105.7 km
1h 38m€20–28
Geneva to Pontarlier by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Pontarlier is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Pontarlier via Renens VD and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Geneva and Pontarlier is 178 km. The road distance is 105.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Pontarlier without a car is to train via Neuchâtel which takes 3h 32m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Geneva to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Geneva to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Pontarlier is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Geneva to Pontarlier.
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What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Pontarlier via Renens VD and Neuchâtel in around 3h 32m.
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Genève to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
There are 397+ hotels available in Pontarlier.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Pontarlier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.