There are 5 ways to get from Pontarlier to Annecy by bus, train (TGV), 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 35m€14–26Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pontarlier to Annecy146.2 km
2h 15m€10Train
- Take the train from Frasne to Lausannetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
- Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain Ter
5h 57m€52–178Bus 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€24–45Drive 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 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Annecy via Frasne, Lausanne and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
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 35m and costs €13 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Frasne station.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Annecy is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs €13 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 5h 57m.
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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontarlier to Annecy via Frasne, Lausanne, and Annemasse in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Frasne to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Pontarlier to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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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 TGV inOui, arrive at Lausanne 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.