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How to get fromMontpellier to Pontarlierby train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch 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 57m
    €80–168

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Montpellier to Pontarlierrideshare rideshare 505.1 km
    6h 41m
    €36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N1720
    2. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus bus 203 / ...
    8h 31m
    €57–81

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montpellier to Valence TGVtrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Annecytrain train K21
    3. Take the bus from Annecy to Genevabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus bus
    9h 14m
    €102–153

  5. Drive  505 km

    1. Drive from Montpellier to Pontarliercar car 505 km
    5h 40m
    €81–117

Montpellier to Pontarlier by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 565.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to PEM Gare via PEM Viotte in around 8h 31m.

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