What is the cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre?

The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre is to bus and train which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre?

The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Pontarlier and Cinque Terre?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier station to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier - Bus station and arriving at La Spezia Via Fiume via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Canaletto - Porto Ovest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Pontarlier and Cinque Terre?

No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Corniglia via Bern, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Monterosso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre?

The distance between Pontarlier and Cinque Terre is 572 km. The road distance is 550.9 km.

How do I travel from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre without a car?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre without a car is to train which takes 11h and costs €110 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre?

It takes approximately 11h to get from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Cinque Terre bus from?

Pontarlier to Cinque Terre bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pontarlier - Bus station.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Cinque Terre train from?

Pontarlier to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.

Train or bus from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre is to train which takes 11h and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 42m.

Where does the Pontarlier to Cinque Terre bus arrive?

Pontarlier to Cinque Terre bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Pontarlier to Cinque Terre train arrive?

Pontarlier to Cinque Terre train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Cinque Terre is 551 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre.

How do I get a bus ticket from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre?

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Where can I stay near Cinque Terre?

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Pontarlier to Cinque Terre - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontarlier to Cinque Terre by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Berntrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Ec
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Monterossotrain Ic
11h
€110–361
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Milan - San Donato Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Levantotrain Re13
14h 7m
€58–97
Bus, train via Sestri Levante
1. Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Milan - San Donato Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Sestri Levantetrain Ic
12h 57m
€67–124
Drive 550.9 km
1. Drive from Pontarlier to Cinque Terrecar 550.9 km
6h 37m
€87–125
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchateltrain
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to La Spezia Centraletrain
10h 7m
€184–583
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to La Speziabus 1500 / ...
13h 42m
€65–118

Pontarlier to Cinque Terre by train

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Distance: 572.2 km
Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Cinque Terre, Italy?

You can take a train from Pontarlier to Corniglia via Bern, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Monterosso in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Corniglia via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, La Spezia, Canaletto - Porto Ovest, La Spezia Via Fiume, and La Spezia Centrale in around 13h 42m.

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