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How to get fromMarseille to Pontarlierby train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    6h 43m
    €79–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus bus 720
    3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus bus 203 / ...
    12h 6m
    €56–87

  3. Drive  515.3 km

    1. Drive from Marseille to Pontarliercar car 515.3 km
    5h 43m
    €83–119

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MRS - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâteltrain train
    3. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain train
    8h 16m
    €144–387

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Marseille Saint Ch to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus bus 203 / ...
    7h 27m
    €110–171

Marseille to Pontarlier by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to PEM Gare via Lyon and PEM Viotte in around 12h 6m.

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