There are 4 ways to get from Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 55m€18–38Drive 103.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltairecar 103.2 km
1h 34m€16–24Train via Genève
- 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 / ...
3h 3m€49–220Train
- Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchateltrain Ter
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
3h 7m€63–223
Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier station to Ferney-Voltaire. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier - Bus station and arriving at Ferney, mairie via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Genève via Neuchâtel and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Pontarlier and Ferney-Voltaire is 136 km. The road distance is 103.2 km.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire, including transfers.
Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pontarlier - Bus station.
Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Genève, which costs €45 - €220 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Ferney-Voltaire, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontarlier to Ferney, centre via Neuchâtel, Renens VD, Genève, and Genève, gare Cornavin in around 3h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- €8–18
- 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 Neuchatel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- 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
- €18–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Neuchâtel to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–80
- 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
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchatel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Neuchâtel to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–70
- 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
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Neuchatel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Pontarlier to Ferney-Voltaire.
There are 1302+ hotels available in Ferney-Voltaire.