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How to get fromValence to Pontarlierby train (TGV), bus, car, train (TGV, Renfe), or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Valence to Pontarlier by train (TGV), bus, car, train (TGV, Renfe), or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    6h 12m
    €59–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus bus 720
    3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus bus 203 / ...
    8h 31m
    €43–63

  3. Drive  305.5 km

    1. Drive from Valence to Pontarliercar car 305.5 km
    3h 52m
    €49–71

  4. Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud

    1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    6h 24m
    €54–112

  5. Train via Annecy

    1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain train K21
    2. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Renens VDtrain train
    3. Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain train Ic5 / ...
    4. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain train Re9
    8h 38m
    €131–202

Valence to Pontarlier by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 358.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Valence, France and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Valence Ville to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to PEM Gare via Lyon and PEM Viotte in around 8h 31m.

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