There are 3 ways to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier by bus, train (TGV), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 43m€26–55Drive 103.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarliercar 103.1 km
1h 50m€16–24Train
- Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
4h 38m€55–195
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier station. However, there are services departing from Saint-Genis, Jean Monnet and arriving at Pontarlier - Bus station via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Pontarlier via Genève, Lausanne and Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Saint-Genis-Pouilly and Pontarlier is 149 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €26 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs €26 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €200 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France and Pontarlier, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station once daily. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Genis, Lion to Pontarlier via Meyrin, CERN, Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, Lausanne, and Frasne in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Pontarlier - Bus station.
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier.
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