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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 6m
    €68–163

  2. Bus via Geneva

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 15m
    €43–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Avignon to Besançonbus bus N720
    2. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierrebus bus 203
    8h 42m
    €49–74

  4. Drive 430.8 km

    1. Drive from Avignon to Pontarliercar car 430.8 km
    5h 1m
    €67–96

  5. 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 32m
    €79–200

Avignon to Pontarlier by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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 Saint Pierre via PEM Viotte in around 8h 42m.

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