What is the cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains?

The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains?

The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Pontarlier and Aix-les-Bains?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains. However, there are services departing from PEM - Gare and arriving at Aix Les Bains Le Revard via Besançon and Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Pontarlier and Aix-les-Bains?

No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Aix Les Bains Le Revard via Mouchard and Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains?

The distance between Pontarlier and Aix-les-Bains is 277 km. The road distance is 175.8 km.

How do I travel from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains without a car?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains bus from?

Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, depart from PEM - Gare station.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains train from?

Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.

Train or bus from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains bus arrive?

Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, arrive at PEM Viotte station.

Where does the Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains train arrive?

Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mouchard station.

Can I drive from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains?

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Where can I stay near Aix-les-Bains?

There are 1422+ hotels available in Aix-les-Bains.

Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains 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 Pontarlier to MouchardTer
2. Take the train from Mouchard to Amberieu En BugeyTer
3. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Aix Les Bains Le RevardTer
5h 22m
€51–94
Drive 175.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains175.8 km
2h 17m
€27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from PEM - Gare to PEM Viotte203 / ...
2. Take the bus from Besançon to Bourg-en-Bresse720
3. Take the bus from Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere to Aix Les Bains Le Revard
7h 24m
€46–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to NeuchâtelRe9
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDIc5 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Lancy-Pont-Rouge
4. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routière272
5h 58m
€73–132

Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains by train

18Weekly Trains

5h 22mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Pontarlier to Aix-les-Bains.

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Distance: 277.4 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Aix-les-Bains, France?

You can take a train from Pontarlier to Aix Les Bains Le Revard via Mouchard and Amberieu En Bugey in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PEM - Gare to Aix Les Bains Le Revard via Besançon and Bourg En Bresse Gare Routiere in around 7h 24m.

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