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

The cheapest way to get from Matran to Pontarlier is to bus which costs €10 - €18 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matran to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Matran and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct bus from Matran to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Matran, village and arriving at Pontarlier, gare via Fribourg/Freiburg, gare/Tivoli and Neuchâtel, gare sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Matran and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct train from Matran to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Villars-sur-Glâne and arriving at Pontarlier via Fribourg/Freiburg and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Matran to Pontarlier?

The distance between Matran and Pontarlier is 101 km. The road distance is 83.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Matran to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Matran to Pontarlier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matran to Pontarlier bus from?

Matran to Pontarlier bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Fribourg/Freiburg, gare/Tivoli station.

Where do I catch the Matran to Pontarlier train from?

Matran to Pontarlier train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, depart from Fribourg/Freiburg station.

Train or bus from Matran to Pontarlier?

The best way to get from Matran to Pontarlier is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €18 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Matran to Pontarlier bus arrive?

Matran to Pontarlier bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Neuchâtel, gare sud station.

Where does the Matran to Pontarlier train arrive?

Matran to Pontarlier train services, operated by Service d'automobiles TPF, arrive at Neuchâtel station.

Can I drive from Matran to Pontarlier?

Yes, the driving distance between Matran to Pontarlier is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Matran to Pontarlier.

How do I get a train ticket from Matran to Pontarlier?

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Where can I stay near Pontarlier?

There are 336+ hotels available in Pontarlier.

Matran to Pontarlier - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 590 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Matran 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
best
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to NeuchâtelS20 / ...
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to PontarlierRe9
3h 11m
€36–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fribourg/Freiburg, gare/Tivoli to Neuchâtel, gare sudEv
2. Take the bus from Neuchâtel, gare sud to Pontarlier, gareEv6
5h 5m
€10–17
Drive 83.9 km
1. Drive from Matran to Pontarlier83.9 km
1h 14m
€15–22
Train, line 590 bus
1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to NeuchâtelS20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Couvet, Le Preyel to Pontarlier, gare590
4h 53m
€15–22

Matran to Pontarlier by train

3Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.8 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Matran, Switzerland and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Villars-sur-Glâne to Pontarlier via Fribourg/Freiburg and Neuchâtel in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matran, village to Pontarlier, gare via Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout., Fribourg/Freiburg, gare/Tivoli, and Neuchâtel, gare sud in around 5h 5m.

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