There are 6 ways to get from Pontarlier to Annecy by bus, train, rideshare, 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 Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 38m€14–27Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pontarlier to Annecy146.2 km
2h 15m€10Train, bus
- Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchateltrain Ter
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
4h 8m€46–209Bus via Geneva
- Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
4h 14m€24–46Train
- Take the train from Pontarlier to Mouchardtrain Ter
- Take the train from Mouchard to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
- Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Annecytrain Ter
6h 6m€54–110Drive 144.6 km
- Drive from Pontarlier to Annecycar 144.6 km
2h 2m€23–33
Pontarlier to Annecy by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Annecy is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Annecy is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier station to Annecy station. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier - Bus station and arriving at Annecy - Bus Station via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Annecy via Mouchard and Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Pontarlier and Annecy is 171 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Annecy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €14 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Pontarlier to Annecy, including transfers.
Pontarlier to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pontarlier - Bus station.
Pontarlier to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Annecy is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €14 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Annecy, France?
You can take a bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Annecy - Bus Station via Geneva - Bus Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontarlier to Annecy via Mouchard and Amberieu En Bugey in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchatel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Pontarlier to Mouchard
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Mouchard to Amberieu En Bugey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amberieu En Bugey to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchatel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Neuchâtel to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Renens VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €8–12
- 2nd Class
- €10–14
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Pontarlier to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pontarlier to Annecy bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Pontarlier to Annecy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mouchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Annecy is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Pontarlier to Annecy.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pontarlier and Annecy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























