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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Pontarlier is to bus via Aosta which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at PEM - Gare via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Nice to Pontarlier?

The distance between Nice and Pontarlier is 795 km. The road distance is 535 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs €160 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Nice to Pontarlier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Pontarlier bus from?

Nice to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.

Where do I catch the Nice to Pontarlier train from?

Nice to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to Pontarlier?

The best way to get from Nice to Pontarlier is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Aosta, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Nice to Pontarlier bus arrive?

Nice to Pontarlier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Besançon - Viotte Hub station.

Where does the Nice to Pontarlier train arrive?

Nice to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Nice to Pontarlier?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Pontarlier is 535 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Nice to Pontarlier.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontarlier?

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Nice to Pontarlier - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nice to Pontarlier by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Nice Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain Ter
9h 33m
€163–275
Bus via Aosta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Aostabus FlixBus 1404
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 25m
€50–86
Drive 535 km
1. Drive from Nice to Pontarliercar 535 km
7h 13m
€84–122
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain
7h 34m
€101–291
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus 203 / ...
9h 44m
€199–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Besançon - Viotte Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus 203 / ...
14h 11m
€74–126
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Neuchâteltrain
3. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain
8h 3m
€109–370
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Neuchâteltrain
3. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain
8h 13m
€166–466
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain
3. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain
8h 21m
€141–323
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierrebus
8h 1m
€110–277

Nice to Pontarlier by train

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9h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 794.7 km
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jean Médecin to Pontarlier - Bus station via Aéroport Terminal 1, Nice Airport, and Aosta in around 13h 25m.

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