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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    7h 49m
    €119–253

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Besançonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus bus 203 / ...
    12h 6m
    €56–91

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    4. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus bus 203 / ...
    9h 59m
    €141–281

  4. Drive 656.3 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Pontarliercar car 656.3 km
    6h 42m
    €100–145

  5. Train via Dijon

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amiens to Paris Nordtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    9h 50m
    €121–272

Calais to Pontarlier by train and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Pontarlier via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Frasne in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to PEM - Gare via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, and PEM Viotte in around 12h 6m.

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