There are 3 ways to get from Pontarlier to Forbach by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Saint Pierre to PEM Viottebus 203
- Take the train from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Forbach(F)train 84
6h 49m€75–91Drive 309.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Pontarlier to Forbachcar 309.2 km
4h 46m€47–68Train
- Take the train from Pontarlier to Mouchardtrain Ter
- Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
- Take the train from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Forbach(F)train 84
7h 57m€85–111
Pontarlier to Forbach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Forbach is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Forbach is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Forbach. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Forbach(F) via Mouchard, Besancon Viotte and Besançon Franche-Comté TGV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Pontarlier and Forbach is 433 km. The road distance is 309.2 km.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Forbach without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 49m and costs €75 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Pontarlier to Forbach, including transfers.
Pontarlier to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Forbach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mouchard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Forbach is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Pontarlier to Forbach.
There are 748+ hotels available in Forbach.
What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Forbach, France?
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Forbach(F) via Mouchard, Besancon Viotte, and Besançon Franche-Comté TGV in around 7h 57m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Forbach(F)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/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 Mouchard
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- Rail 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Mouchard to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Saint Pierre to PEM Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Schedules at
- Mobigo - Doubs
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