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How to get fromAvignon to Pontarlierby train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv 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 7m
    €73–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Avignon to Besançonbus bus N1759 / ...
    2. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus bus 203 / ...
    9h 31m
    €57–79

  3. Drive  430.8 km

    1. Drive from Avignon to Pontarliercar car 430.8 km
    5h 1m
    €79–114

  4. Train via Avignon Centre

    1. Take the train from Avignon Centre 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
    7h 33m
    €91–155

  5. Train via Annecy

    1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain train K21
    2. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Lausannetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    10h 12m
    €143–204

Avignon to Pontarlier by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to PEM Gare via PEM Viotte in around 9h 31m.

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