There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Pontarlier by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Colmar to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierrebus 203
4h 37m€43–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colmar to Besançonbus 720 / ...
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus 203 / ...
4h 56m€28–37Drive 182.5 km
- Drive from Colmar to Pontarliercar 182.5 km
2h 17m€30–43Train
- Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Neuchâteltrain
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
4h 41m€67–104
Colmar to Pontarlier by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Pontarlier is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at PEM Gare via PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Pontarlier via Basel SBB and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Colmar and Pontarlier is 244 km. The road distance is 182.5 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Pontarlier without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 37m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Colmar to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Colmar to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Pontarlier is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a bus from Colmar to PEM Gare via PEM Viotte in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colmar to Pontarlier via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Neuchâtel in around 4h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Basel SBB to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Colmar to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Colmar to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Colmar to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Pontarlier is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Colmar to Pontarlier.
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