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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Pontarlier is to train and bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Pontarlier is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €85 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Pontarlier?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Pontarlier via Visp and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Pontarlier?

The distance between Zermatt and Pontarlier is 223 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Pontarlier without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Zermatt to Pontarlier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Pontarlier train from?

Zermatt to Pontarlier train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Zermatt to Pontarlier train arrive?

Zermatt to Pontarlier train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.

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

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Where can I stay near Pontarlier?

There are 339+ hotels available in Pontarlier.

Zermatt to Pontarlier - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to Pontarlier by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to VispExt
2. Take the train from Visp to BernIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to PontarlierRe9
5h 5m
€85–161
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to VispExt
2. Take the train from Visp to BernIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to NeuchâtelS5
4. Take the bus from Neuchâtel, gare sud to Pontarlier, gareEv6
5h 46m
€70–146

Zermatt to Pontarlier by train

3Weekly Trains

5h 5mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.1 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Pontarlier via Visp and Bern in around 5h 5m.

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