There are 5 ways to get from Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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 Flughafentrain Ic5
3h 35mCHF 58–212Bus
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 28mCHF 23–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Pontarlier to Zurich-ZRH204.8 km
2h 35mDrive 204.8 km
- Drive from Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH)car 204.8 km
2h 35mCHF 34–48Train, fly
- Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchateltrain
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain
- Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
4h 39mCHF 146–457
Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier station to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Pontarlier and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 206 km. The road distance is 204.8 km.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pontarlier - Bus station.
Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 Airport (ZRH) is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Zürich Flughafen via Neuchatel and Neuchâtel in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Zürich Flughafen via Lausanne, Lausanne Bus Station, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, and Zürich HB in around 5h 28m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–340
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 8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchatel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchatel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–160
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchatel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–70
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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 5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–22
- Website
- RegioJet
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Pontarlier to Zurich-ZRH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Neuchatel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Pontarlier to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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