There are 4 ways to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontarlier to Berntrain Ter
- Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2h 45mCHF 50–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 18mCHF 20–31Drive 202.9 km
- Drive from Pontarlier to Zurichcar 202.9 km
2h 37mCHF 34–49Train via Neuchâtel
- Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchateltrain Ter
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Zürich HBtrain Ic5
3h 6mCHF 54–192
Pontarlier to Switzerland by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier - Bus station and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Lausanne Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Bern and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Pontarlier and Switzerland is 213 km. The road distance is 202.9 km.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland, including transfers.
Pontarlier to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pontarlier - Bus station.
Pontarlier to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Zürich Stadelhofen via Bern and Zürich HB in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Zürich Stadelhofen via Lausanne, Lausanne Bus Station, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 5h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pontarlier to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchatel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Pontarlier to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Pontarlier to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Neuchatel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Switzerland is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Pontarlier to Switzerland.
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