There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Pontarlier by train, rideshare, 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 Annecy to Annemassetrain Ter
- Take the train from Annemasse to Renens VDtrain
- Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
5h 17m€76–132Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Pontarlier146.3 km
2h 16m€10Line 272 bus, train
- Take the bus from Galbert to Bachet-Garebus 272
- Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Lausannetrain
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
5h 41m€47–82Drive 144.5 km
- Drive from Annecy to Pontarliercar 144.5 km
2h 2m€22–32
Annecy to Pontarlier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Pontarlier is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Pontarlier via Annemasse, Renens VD and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Annecy and Pontarlier is 249 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Annecy to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Annecy to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annemasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Pontarlier is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Annecy to Pontarlier.
There are 316+ hotels available in Pontarlier.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Pontarlier via Annemasse, Renens VD, and Neuchâtel in around 5h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Annecy to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Annemasse to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lancy-Bachet to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Galbert to Bachet-Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Annecy to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Pontarlier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












