There are 5 ways to get from Pontarlier to Annecy by train, bus, rideshare, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchâteltrain Re9
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva to Annecybus
4h 13m€42–91Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pontarlier to Annecy146.3 km
2h 15m€10Train
- Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchâteltrain Re9
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
- Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain Ter
5h 21m€64–100Train, bus via Fleurier, gare
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Lancy-Pont-Rougetrain
- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
5h 58m€47–76Drive 144.7 km
- Drive from Pontarlier to Annecycar 144.7 km
2h 2m€22–32
Pontarlier to Annecy by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Annecy is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Annecy is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Annecy via Neuchâtel, Renens VD and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Pontarlier and Annecy is 221 km. The road distance is 144.7 km.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Annecy without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs €40 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Pontarlier to Annecy, including transfers.
Pontarlier to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Neuchâtel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Annecy is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Pontarlier to Annecy.
There are 3228+ hotels available in Annecy.
What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Annecy, France?
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Annecy via Neuchâtel, Renens VD, and Annemasse in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Neuchâtel to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Lancy-Pont-Rouge
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Pontarlier to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Annemasse to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Renens VD to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €8–12
- 2nd Class
- €10–14
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Pontarlier to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pontarlier and Annecy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























