What is the cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct bus between Pontarlier and Switzerland?

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.

Is there a direct train between Pontarlier and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Neuchâtel and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Pontarlier to Switzerland?

The distance between Pontarlier and Switzerland is 197 km. The road distance is 202.9 km.

How do I travel from Pontarlier to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 210.

How long does it take to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontarlier to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Pontarlier to Switzerland bus arrive?

Pontarlier to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Pontarlier to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontarlier to Switzerland?

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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There are 3 ways to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchateltrain Ter
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Zürich HBtrain Ic5
3h 6m
CHF 54–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 18m
CHF 21–34
Drive 202.9 km
1. Drive from Pontarlier to Zurichcar 202.9 km
2h 37m
CHF 34–48

Pontarlier to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 197.2 km
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Pontarlier to Zürich Stadelhofen via Neuchatel, Neuchâtel, and Zürich HB in around 3h 6m. 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.

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