There are 3 ways to get from Pontarlier to Zurich 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 2mCHF 53–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
- Take the bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N199
6h 34mCHF 31–44Drive 202.9 km
- Drive from Pontarlier to Zurichcar 202.9 km
2h 37mCHF 34–49
Pontarlier to Zurich by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from PEM Gare and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Besançon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Zürich HB via Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Pontarlier and Zurich is 196 km. The road distance is 202.9 km.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Pontarlier to Zurich, including transfers.
Pontarlier to Zurich bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, depart from PEM Gare station.
Pontarlier to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Zurich is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Zurich, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Zürich HB via Neuchatel and Neuchâtel in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PEM Gare to Zurich Bus Station via Besançon in around 6h 34m.
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
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Booking & Getting There
Pontarlier to Zurich bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, arrive at PEM Viotte station.
Pontarlier to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Neuchatel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Zurich is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Pontarlier to Zurich.
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