There are 3 ways to get from Genoa to Pontarlier by train (Trenitalia), 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
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
- Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
8h 38m€83–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Aostabus FlixBus N504 / ...
- Take the bus from Aosta to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h€40–64Drive 449.4 km
- Drive from Genoa to Pontarliercar 449.4 km
5h 12m€73–105
Genoa to Pontarlier by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Pontarlier is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Pontarlier station. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Pontarlier - Bus station via Aosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Pontarlier via Milano Centrale and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Genoa and Pontarlier is 498 km. The road distance is 449.4 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Genoa to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Genoa to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Pontarlier train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Pontarlier is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Pontarlier via Milano Centrale and Bern in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Pontarlier - Bus station via Aosta in around 10h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- 2nd Class
- €50–70
Train from Bern to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Aosta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Aosta to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aosta station.
Genoa to Pontarlier train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Pontarlier is 449 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Genoa to Pontarlier.
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