There are 5 ways to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier by train, bus, or car
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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 14m€41–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 40m€25–44Drive 247.1 km
- Drive from Grenoble to Pontarliercar 247.1 km
3h 7m€39–56Train
- 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 25m€62–128Bus via Besançon
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Besançonbus 720
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus 203 / ...
8h 11m€43–64
Grenoble to Pontarlier by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble station to Pontarlier station. However, there are services departing from Grenoble - Bus Station and arriving at Pontarlier - Bus station via Lausanne. 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 25m.
The distance between Grenoble and Pontarlier is 303 km. The road distance is 247.1 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Grenoble to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Grenoble to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Grenoble - Bus 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 €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station via Lausanne in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grenoble to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Grenoble to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Mouchard to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lausanne to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Grenoble to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lausanne 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 3h 7m to drive from Grenoble to Pontarlier.
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