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

The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Nice is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 14h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Nice is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Pontarlier and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier to Nice. However, there are services departing from PEM Gare and arriving at Albert 1er via Besançon, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Pontarlier and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Nice. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Nice Ville via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Pontarlier to Nice?

The distance between Pontarlier and Nice is 874 km. The road distance is 535 km.

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

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Nice without a car is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Pontarlier to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Nice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Nice train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontarlier to Nice?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Nice is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 14h 20m.

Where does the Pontarlier to Nice bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontarlier to Nice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontarlier to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Nice is 535 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Pontarlier to Nice.

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontarlier to Nice by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Dijon Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 26m
€166–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
2. Take the bus from Besançon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
3. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice Airportbus 404 / ...
14h 20m
€80–121
Drive 535 km
1. Drive from Pontarlier to Nicecar 535 km
7h 6m
€101–146
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
6h 36m
€89–225
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
6h 49m
€148–386
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Mouchardtrain
2. Take the train from Mouchard to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
7h 20m
€133–352
Train, train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchâteltrain
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
7h 27m
€92–276

Pontarlier to Nice by train

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Distance: 874.5 km
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Nice, France?

You can take a train from Pontarlier to Nice Ville via Dijon Ville in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PEM Gare to Albert 1er via Besançon, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Nice Airport, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 14h 20m.

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