The average bus between Metz and Pontarlier takes 12h 53m and the fastest bus takes 8h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Metz to Pontarlier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Metz and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Metz is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
Metz to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at PEM - Gare station.
The distance between Metz and Pontarlier is 246.7 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a bus from Metz to PEM - Gare via Strasbourg and PEM Viotte in around 9h 36m.