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There are 5 ways to get from Pontarlier to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Dijon

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Dijon Villetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    8h 23m
    €138–218

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Besançon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lillebus bus 757 / ...
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain train Ter
    13h 52m
    €88–132

  3. Bus, train via Amiens

    1. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Besançon to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Creil to Amienstrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    13h 16m
    €94–150

  4. Drive  656.2 km

    1. Drive from Pontarlier to Calaiscar car 656.2 km
    6h 44m
    €121–174

  5. Train (TGV)

    1. Take the train from Frasne to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain train Tgv
    8h 26m
    €150–225

Pontarlier to Calais by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Pontarlier to Calais Ville via Dijon Ville, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 8h 23m.

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