Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Pontarlier

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Nîmes to Pontarlier by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nimes 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 25m
    €73–155

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse 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 / ...
    10h 21m
    €51–82

  3. Drive  454.6 km

    1. Drive from Nîmes to Pontarliercar car 454.6 km
    5h 8m
    €73–105

  4. Train via Annecy

    1. Take the train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Annecytrain train K21
    3. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Lausannetrain train
    4. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    10h 35m
    €129–206

Nîmes to Pontarlier by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Nîmes to Pontarlier.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 515.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Nimes to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to PEM Gare via Lyon and PEM Viotte in around 10h 21m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There