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

The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Brig is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Brig is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Pontarlier and Brig?

No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Brig. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Brig via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Pontarlier to Brig?

The distance between Pontarlier and Brig is 198 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Brig without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Pontarlier to Brig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Brig train from?

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

Where does the Pontarlier to Brig train arrive?

Pontarlier to Brig train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Neuchatel station.

Can I drive from Pontarlier to Brig?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Brig is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Pontarlier to Brig.

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

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Where can I stay near Brig?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Brig.

Pontarlier to Brig - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Pontarlier to Brig by train, car, or bus

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 Berntrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
3h 3m
CHF 50–203
Drive 211.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontarlier to Brigcar 211.1 km
2h 24m
CHF 35–50
Train via Neuchâtel
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchateltrain Ter
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain Ic8 / ...
3h 43m
CHF 51–172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Brigtrain Ir95 / ...
3h 44m
CHF 59–162

Pontarlier to Brig by train

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3h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Brig, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Pontarlier to Brig via Bern in around 3h 3m.

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