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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Pontarlier is to rideshare which costs €36 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at PEM Gare via PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Pontarlier via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Pontarlier?

The distance between Montpellier and Pontarlier is 645 km. The road distance is 505 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Montpellier to Pontarlier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Pontarlier bus from?

Montpellier to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Pontarlier train from?

Montpellier to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Pontarlier?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Pontarlier is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Montpellier to Pontarlier bus arrive?

Montpellier to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.

Where does the Montpellier to Pontarlier train arrive?

Montpellier to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Pontarlier?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Pontarlier is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Montpellier to Pontarlier.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Montpellier to Pontarlier?

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Where can I stay near Pontarlier?

There are 405+ hotels available in Pontarlier.

Can I share a ride from Montpellier to Pontarlier?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montpellier and Pontarlier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Montpellier to Pontarlier - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Montpellier to Pontarlier by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Pontarliertrain Ter
6h 44m
€122–202
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Montpellier to Pontarlierrideshare 505.1 km
6h 41m
€36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Besançonbus FlixBus N1720
2. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus 203 / ...
8h 31m
€55–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus
8h 30m
€77–170
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus
10h 50m
€44–82
Drive 505 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Pontarliercar 505 km
5h 40m
€79–114

Montpellier to Pontarlier by train

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6h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 645 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Pontarlier via Dijon Ville in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to PEM Gare via PEM Viotte in around 8h 31m.

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