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How to get fromGrenoble to Pontarlierby train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    6h 14m
    €78–129

  2. Drive  246.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grenoble to Pontarliercar car 246.7 km
    2h 59m
    €40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grenoble to Besançonbus bus 720
    2. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus bus 203 / ...
    8h 11m
    €43–59

  4. Train via Lyon

    1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    6h 25m
    €63–116

  5. Bus via Lyon

    1. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyonbus bus 766 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus bus 720
    3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus bus 203 / ...
    8h 56m
    €41–63

Grenoble to Pontarlier by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Grenoble to Pontarlier via Genève, Lausanne, and Frasne in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble to PEM Gare via PEM Viotte in around 8h 11m.

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