What is the cheapest way to get from Marseille to Pontarlier?

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Pontarlier is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Marseille to Pontarlier?

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Pontarlier station. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Pontarlier - Bus station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Marseille to Pontarlier?

The distance between Marseille and Pontarlier is 606 km. The road distance is 515.3 km.

How do I travel from Marseille to Pontarlier without a car?

The best way to get from Marseille to Pontarlier without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 40m and costs €100 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Marseille to Pontarlier?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Marseille to Pontarlier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Pontarlier bus from?

Marseille to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Pontarlier train from?

Marseille to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train or bus from Marseille to Pontarlier?

The best way to get from Marseille to Pontarlier is to bus via Lyon which takes 9h 14m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €250 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Marseille to Pontarlier bus arrive?

Marseille to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Marseille to Pontarlier train arrive?

Marseille to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Pontarlier?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Pontarlier is 515 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Marseille to Pontarlier.

How do I get a train ticket from Marseille to Pontarlier?

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Where can I stay near Pontarlier?

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Marseille to Pontarlier - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Marseille to Pontarlier by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Genevetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 40m
€107–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille to Genevabus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 40m
€46–75
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus
9h 14m
€49–92
Drive 515.3 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Pontarliercar 515.3 km
5h 43m
€80–115
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain
3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain
8h 9m
€137–348
Train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain Ter
6h 48m
€79–242
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâteltrain
3. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain
8h 16m
€145–452

Marseille to Pontarlier by train, foot, and bus

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6h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 606 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Geneva - Bus Station in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 48m.

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