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How to get fromMontpellier to Pontarlierby train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train (TGV, Renfe) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Montpellier to Pontarlier by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train (TGV, Renfe), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    6h 44m
    €81–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Lyonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus bus 720
    3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus bus 203 / ...
    9h 46m
    €36–65

  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Montpellier to Pontarlierrideshare rideshare 505.4 km
    6h 41m
    €36

  4. Train via Lyon

    1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    6h 51m
    €65–154

  5. Bus via Lyon

    1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Besançon - Viotte Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus bus 203 / ...
    10h 41m
    €47–75

  6. Drive 505.3 km

    1. Drive from Montpellier to Pontarliercar car 505.3 km
    5h 37m
    €77–112

Montpellier to Pontarlier by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Pontarlier via Dijon Ville in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to PEM - Gare via Lyon and PEM Viotte in around 9h 46m.

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