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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part DieutrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to MouchardtrainTer
    3. Take the train from Mouchard to PontarliertrainTer
    6h 6m
    €56–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Avignon to BesançonbusN720
    2. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus203 / ...
    8h 31m
    €49–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus stationbus
    2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrainIc1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Renens VD to NeuchâteltrainIc5 / ...
    4. Take the train from Neuchâtel to PontarliertrainRe9
    8h 30m
    €61–118

  4. Drive 431.1 km

    1. Drive from Avignon to Pontarliercar431.1 km
    4h 55m
    €66–95

  5. Train via Avignon Centre

    1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part DieutrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to MouchardtrainTer
    3. Take the train from Mouchard to PontarliertrainTer
    7h 32m
    €82–120

Avignon to Pontarlier by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to PEM - Gare via PEM Viotte in around 8h 31m.

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