There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier 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 Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
4h 16m€74–135Drive 102.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarliercar 102.6 km
1h 43m€20–29Line 66 bus, train via Neuchâtel
- Take the bus from Saint-Genis, théâtre to Genève-Aéroport, gare-Arenabus 66
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
4h 23m€69–121Line 66 bus, train
- Take the bus from Saint-Genis, théâtre to Genève-Aéroport, gare-Arenabus 66
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
4h 44m€57–99
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €19 - €29.
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, Renens VD and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Saint-Genis-Pouilly and Pontarlier is 188 km. The road distance is 102.6 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Saint-Genis-Pouilly to Pontarlier.
There are 399+ hotels available in Pontarlier.
What companies run services between Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a bus from Saint-Genis, Lion to Pontarlier via Meyrin, CERN, Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, Renens VD, and Neuchâtel in around 4h 16m.
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Bus from Saint-Genis, théâtre to Genève-Aéroport, gare-Arena
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Day Pass 1st Class
- €15–19
Bus from Saint-Genis, théâtre to Genève-Aéroport, gare-Arena
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Day Pass 1st Class
- €15–19
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