There are 4 ways to get from Morzine to Pontarlier by car, train, bus, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Morzine to Aiglecar
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
4h 50m€45–113Drive 154.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Morzine to Pontarliercar 154.3 km
2h 22m€25–36Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Les Artsbus Y91
- Take the ferry from Thonon-les-Bains to Lausanne-Ouchyferry N2
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
6h 14m€58–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Les Artsbus Y91
- Take the train from Annemasse to Lausannetrain
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
6h 31m€58–91
Morzine to Pontarlier by bus, foot, ferry, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Morzine to Pontarlier is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Morzine to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €24 - €40.
The distance between Morzine and Pontarlier is 176 km. The road distance is 154.3 km.
The best way to get from Morzine to Pontarlier without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 6h 14m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Morzine to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Morzine to Pontarlier is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Morzine to Pontarlier.
There are 402+ hotels available in Pontarlier.
What companies run services between Morzine, France and Pontarlier, France?
There is no direct connection from Morzine to Pontarlier. However, you can drive to Aigle, take the train to Lausanne, take the train to Frasne, then take the train to Pontarlier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routiere to Pontarlier via Les Arts, Thonon-les-Bains, Lausanne-Ouchy, Lausanne, Ouchy-Olympique, Lausanne, gare, Lausanne, and Frasne in around 6h 14m.
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Annemasse to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Les Arts
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Les Arts
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 811 848
- [email protected]
- Website
- CGN
Ferry from Thonon-les-Bains to Lausanne-Ouchy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- CGN
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