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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Pontarlier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £88 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £88, while a flight costs an average of £382.
Distance: 369 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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£88 Average Price Cheapest | £382 Average Price | £95 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Pontarlier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Pontarlier:
A train is £295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Pontarlier costing on average £382.
Other travel options to Pontarlier take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
The journey is about 1h 30m faster (3h 31m by train vs 5h 1m by car) and roughly £8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£88 vs £95). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Pontarlier from Paris by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Paris to Pontarlier is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Pontarlier are Besançon, Lausanne and Neuchâtel. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Pontarlier on Omio.
Besançon is known for Vauban’s Citadel, its watchmaking past and the Doubs looping around the old town. Riverside streets, pale stone buildings and Franche-Comté culture give the city a calm, thoughtful feel.
Lausanne is known for its Olympic heritage, hillside setting and views across Lake Geneva to the Alps. A medieval centre, lively university life and the Ouchy waterfront give it an energetic yet relaxed character.
Neuchâtel is a French-speaking lakeside city known for its honey-coloured old town and watchmaking heritage. Between Lake Neuchâtel and the Jura, it feels elegant yet relaxed, with historic streets, vineyards and fine lake views.
Travel to Pontarlier easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Pontarlier.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Pontarlier:
A train is £295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Pontarlier costing on average £382.
Other travel options to Pontarlier take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Pontarlier as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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