There are 4 ways to get from Nantua to Pontarlier by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 16m€21–69Drive 125.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Nantua to Pontarliercar 125.4 km
2h 2m€20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Médiathèque to Saint-Claudebus X37
- Take the train from St Claude to Andelottrain Ter
5h 51m€25–51Bus via Geneva
- Take the bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Mairiebus X33
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h€29–59
Nantua to Pontarlier by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantua to Pontarlier is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Nantua to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantua to Pontarlier station. However, there are services departing from Médiathèque and arriving at Pontarlier - Bus station via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Nantua and Pontarlier is 193 km. The road distance is 125.4 km.
The best way to get from Nantua to Pontarlier without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs €21 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Nantua to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Nantua to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Nantua to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Pontarlier - Bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantua to Pontarlier is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Nantua to Pontarlier.
There are 403+ hotels available in Pontarlier.
What companies run services between Nantua, France and Pontarlier, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station once daily. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Claude to Andelot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Médiathèque to Saint-Claude
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Médiathèque to Saint-Claude
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Bellegarde Gare Routière to Mairie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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