There are 2 ways to get from Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen by train or car
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Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen by train
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The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen is to drive which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Lauterbrunnen via Bern and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Pontarlier and Lauterbrunnen is 166 km. The road distance is 164.8 km.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen, including transfers.
Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bern station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen.
There are 1928+ hotels available in Lauterbrunnen.
What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Lauterbrunnen via Bern and Interlaken Ost in around 3h 33m.
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 Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–30
- 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 Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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