There are 5 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier by train, rideshare, 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 Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâteltrain Ic5
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
3h 37m€73–218Drive 203.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarliercar 203.2 km
2h 33m€36–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Pontarlier203.2 km
2h 33mTrain via Bern
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
3h 51m€75–234Train, line 590 bus
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâteltrain Ic5
- Take the bus from Couvet, gare to Pontarlier, garebus 590
4h 53m
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Pontarlier via Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Pontarlier is 205 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €70 - €220.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Neuchâtel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier.
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What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Pontarlier via Neuchâtel in around 3h 37m.
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–170
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Bus from Couvet, gare to Pontarlier, gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Transports Publics Neuchâtelois SA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Pontarlier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.