There are 3 ways to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland by train, bus, or car
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 Neuchateltrain Ter
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Zürich HBtrain Ic5
3h 6mCHF 54–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
- Take the bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N199
6h 37mCHF 32–45Drive 202.9 km
- Drive from Pontarlier to Zurichcar 202.9 km
2h 37mCHF 34–49
Pontarlier to Switzerland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 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 bus from Pontarlier to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from PEM Gare and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Besançon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
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.
The distance between Pontarlier and Switzerland is 197 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 3h 6m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Pontarlier to Switzerland, including transfers.
Pontarlier to Switzerland bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, depart from PEM Gare 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 3h 6m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 37m.
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 PEM Gare to Zürich Stadelhofen via Besançon, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 6h 37m.
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 Neuchatel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchatel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–14
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Pontarlier to Switzerland bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, arrive at PEM Viotte 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.
Book your Pontarlier to Switzerland train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1270+ hotels available in Switzerland.
















