There are 4 ways to get from Metz to Pontarlier by train, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Metz Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierrebus 203
5h 43m€91–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Besançonbus 720
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierrebus 203
9h 42m€45–80Drive 298.9 km
- Drive from Metz to Pontarliercar 298.9 km
3h 49m€47–67Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Pontarliertrain Ter
6h 2m€115–195
Metz to Pontarlier by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Pontarlier is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Saint Pierre via Strasbourg and PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Pontarlier via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Metz and Pontarlier is 453 km. The road distance is 298.9 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Pontarlier without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs €90 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Metz to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Metz to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.
Metz to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Pontarlier is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Saint Pierre via Strasbourg and PEM Viotte in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Metz Ville to Pontarlier via Dijon Ville in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Dijon Ville to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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 Saint Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Strasbourg to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station.
Metz to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Pontarlier is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Metz to Pontarlier.
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