There are 4 ways to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pontarlier to Berntrain Ter
- Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
2h 45mCHF 51–107Drive 202.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Pontarlier to Zurichcar 202.9 km
2h 37mCHF 34–49Train via Neuchâtel
- Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchâteltrain Re9
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Zürich HBtrain Ic5
3h 6mCHF 55–109Line 590 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pontarlier, gare to Fleurier, garebus 590
- Take the train from Fleurier to Neuchâteltrain R21
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Zürich HBtrain Ic5
4h 18m
Pontarlier to Switzerland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 37m.
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 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 110.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland, including transfers.
Pontarlier to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Switzerland train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bern 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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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.
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
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pontarlier to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bern to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Fleurier to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Transports Publics Neuchâtelois SA
Bus from Pontarlier, gare to Fleurier, gare
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Transports Publics Neuchâtelois SA
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