There are 5 ways to get from Reims to Pontarlier by train (TGV), bus, car, or 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 via Paris (TGV)
best- Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Frasnetrain Tgv
6h 4m€112–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Dijonbus
- Take the bus from Dijon to Besançonbus
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierrebus 203
9h 24m€43–72Drive 392.9 km
- Drive from Reims to Pontarliercar 392.9 km
4h 21m€61–87Train
- Take the train from Reims to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Pontarliertrain Ter
6h 35m€74–152Train, bus
- Take the train from Reims to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierrebus 203
6h 54m€78–147
Reims to Pontarlier by train and foot (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reims to Pontarlier is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Reims to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Reims to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV and arriving at Saint Pierre via Dijon and PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Reims to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Pontarlier via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Reims and Pontarlier is 570 km. The road distance is 392.9 km.
The best way to get from Reims to Pontarlier without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Reims to Pontarlier, including transfers.
Reims to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV station.
Reims to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.
The best way to get from Reims to Pontarlier is to train via Paris which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Reims, France and Pontarlier, France?
You can take a train from Reims to Pontarlier via Paris Est, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reims to Saint Pierre via Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Dijon, and PEM Viotte in around 9h 24m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Reims to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reims to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Reims to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Reims to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon station.
Reims to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Pontarlier is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Reims to Pontarlier.
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