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

The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 33h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $230 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Pontarlier and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from PEM - Gare and arriving at Bucharest Obor via Besançon and Buzău. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Pontarlier and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Neuchâtel, Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 2m.

How far is it from Pontarlier to Bucharest?

The distance between Pontarlier and Bucharest is 1613 km. The road distance is 1952 km.

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

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 30h 2m and costs $430 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Pontarlier to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Bucharest train from?

Pontarlier to Bucharest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.

Train or bus from Pontarlier to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Bucharest is to train which takes 30h 2m and costs $430 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 44h 8m.

Where does the Pontarlier to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Pontarlier and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Pontarlier. It is currently 10:12 AM in Pontarlier and 11:12 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Pontarlier to Bucharest train arrive?

Pontarlier to Bucharest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Neuchâtel station.

Can I drive from Pontarlier to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Bucharest is 1952 km. It takes approximately 19h 58m to drive from Pontarlier to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5405+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Pontarlier to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, car, or car 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, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchâteltrain
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
7h 57m
$233–510
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Berntrain Re9
2. Take the bus from Bern to București, Autogara Militaribus 1921
33h 55m
$101–224
Train
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchâteltrain Re9
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
30h 2m
$433–645
Drive 1,952 km
1. Drive from Pontarlier to Bucharestcar 1,952 km
19h 58m
$350–505
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchâteltrain
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
4. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane GVA - OTP
7h 57m
$215–465
Train, train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BSL - OTP
9h 30m
$202–521
Train, train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
8h 36m
$120–304
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MXP - OTP
10h 49m
$186–493
Bus
1. Take the bus from PEM - Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
2. Take the bus from Besançon to Buzaubus
3. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucharest Oborbus
44h 8m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Pontarlier to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
21h 23m
$420–600

Pontarlier to Bucharest by train

6Weekly Trains

30h 2mAverage Duration

$433Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,612.8 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a train from Pontarlier to Bucuresti Nord via Neuchâtel, Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 30h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PEM - Gare to Bucharest Obor via Besançon and Buzău in around 44h 8m.

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