What is the cheapest way to get from Cluses to Pontarlier?

The cheapest way to get from Cluses to Pontarlier is to bus and drive which costs €17 - €27 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluses to Pontarlier?

The fastest way to get from Cluses to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Cluses and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct train from Cluses to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Cluses 74 and arriving at Pontarlier via Annemasse, Renens VD and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Cluses to Pontarlier?

The distance between Cluses and Pontarlier is 183 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.

How do I travel from Cluses to Pontarlier without a car?

The best way to get from Cluses to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €70 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Cluses to Pontarlier?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Cluses to Pontarlier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluses to Pontarlier train from?

Cluses to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cluses 74 station.

Where does the Cluses to Pontarlier train arrive?

Cluses to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annemasse station.

Can I drive from Cluses to Pontarlier?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluses to Pontarlier is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Cluses to Pontarlier.

Where can I stay near Pontarlier?

There are 348+ hotels available in Pontarlier.

Cluses to Pontarlier - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cluses to Pontarlier by bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Cluses to Yverdon-les-Bainsbus
2. Drive from Yverdon-les-Bains to Pontarliercar
3h 43m
€18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annemassetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
4. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
5h 8m
€73–130
Drive 145.8 km
1. Drive from Cluses to Pontarliercar 145.8 km
2h 3m
€23–32

Cluses to Pontarlier by train

21Weekly Trains

5h 8mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.9 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Cluses 74 to Pontarlier via Annemasse, Renens VD, and Neuchâtel in around 5h 8m.

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