There are 4 ways to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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 Grenoble to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 13m€37–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grenoble to Genevabus FlixBus 1739 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 40m€18–33Drive 246.7 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Pontarliercar 246.7 km
2h 59m€40–57Train
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain Ter
- Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain Ter
6h 26m€63–116
Grenoble to Pontarlier by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Pontarlier station. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Pontarlier - Bus station via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Grenoble and Pontarlier is 299 km. The road distance is 246.7 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Grenoble to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grenoble station.
Grenoble to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a bus from Grenoble to Pontarlier - Bus station via Geneva - Bus Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grenoble to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mouchard to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Grenoble to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Grenoble to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Grenoble to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Pontarlier is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Grenoble to Pontarlier.
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