There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Pontarlier 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 Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
3h 47m€61–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus 203 / ...
7h 14m€35–51Drive 201.9 km
- Drive from Zurich to Pontarliercar 201.9 km
2h 35m€37–53Train via Neuchâtel
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
4h 4m€70–103Train, line 590 bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the bus from Couvet, gare to Pontarlier, garebus 590
5h 31m
Switzerland to Pontarlier by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Pontarlier is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at PEM Gare via PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Pontarlier via Zürich HB and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Switzerland and Pontarlier is 213 km. The road distance is 201.9 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Switzerland to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Switzerland to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Pontarlier is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Pontarlier via Zürich HB and Bern in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to PEM Gare via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and PEM Viotte in around 7h 14m.
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Couvet, gare to Pontarlier, gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Transports Publics Neuchâtelois SA
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Switzerland to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Neuchâtel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Pontarlier is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Switzerland to Pontarlier.
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