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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Pontarlier is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Pontarlier is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulm to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Ulm and arriving at PEM - Gare via Karlsruhe central train station and PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Pontarlier via Basel SBB and Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Ulm to Pontarlier?

The distance between Ulm and Pontarlier is 523 km. The road distance is 370 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €110 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Ulm to Pontarlier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Pontarlier bus from?

Ulm to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ulm station.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Pontarlier train from?

Ulm to Pontarlier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Ulm to Pontarlier?

The best way to get from Ulm to Pontarlier is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Ulm to Pontarlier bus arrive?

Ulm to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Ulm to Pontarlier train arrive?

Ulm to Pontarlier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Pontarlier?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Pontarlier is 370 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Ulm to Pontarlier.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ulm to Pontarlier?

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Where can I stay near Pontarlier?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 60
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Neuchâteltrain
3. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
7h 34m
€119–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Besançonbus
3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus 203 / ...
9h 46m
€42–77
Drive 370 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Pontarliercar 370 km
5h 5m
€58–83
Train via Friedrichshafen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re5 / ...
2. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain Re3
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Neuchâteltrain Ic5
5. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
8h 18m
€110–204

Ulm to Pontarlier by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 34mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.3 km
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Ulm, Germany and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pontarlier via Basel SBB and Neuchâtel in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ulm to PEM - Gare via Karlsruhe central train station and PEM Viotte in around 9h 46m.

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