There are 14 ways to get from York to Pontarlier by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Frasnetrain Tgv
10h 30m€308–501Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Besançonbus
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus 203 / ...
24h 50m€103–184Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rail Station to London Victoriabus 801
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus 203 / ...
22h 50m€185–303Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from York to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pontarliercar
11h 59m€316–410Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane MAN - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Neuchâteltrain
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain
10h 2m€139–334Train via Dijon
- Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Dijon Villetrain
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Pontarliertrain Ter
12h 29m€312–538Drive, car ferry
- Drive from York to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Pontarliercar
13h€210–365Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAN - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain
9h 52m€114–304Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MAN - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâteltrain
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain
10h 8m€143–348Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from York to Leedstrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LBA - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain
9h 43m€143–311Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain
10h 10m€149–384Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Neuchâteltrain
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain
10h 47m€196–454Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Frasnetrain
10h 59m€163–357Train, train to Humberside Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from York to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Barnetbytrain
- Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HUY - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain
12h 52m€164–714
York to Pontarlier by train, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from York to Pontarlier is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 24h 50m.
The fastest way to get from York to Pontarlier is to train and fly which takes 9h 43m and costs €140 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from York to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at PEM Gare via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris and PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from York to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Pontarlier via London St Pancras Intl, Concorde, Paris Gare De Lyon and Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between York and Pontarlier is 1185 km.
The best way to get from York to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €300 - €500.
It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from York to Pontarlier, including transfers.
York to Pontarlier bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.
York to Pontarlier train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
The best way to get from York to Pontarlier is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €300 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 24h 50m.
What companies run services between York, England and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a train from York to Pontarlier via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Concorde, Concorde, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to PEM Gare via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, and PEM Viotte in around 24h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Manchester Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Train from York to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
York to Pontarlier bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
Pontarlier is 1h ahead of York. It is currently 6:30 AM in York and 7:30 AM in Pontarlier.
York to Pontarlier train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
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