The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Pontcharra
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Pontcharra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Pontcharra will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Pontcharra without transferring at least once.
3:25 PM3h47Paris7:12 PMPontcharra Sur Breda Allevard$511One-way1 transfer
12:34 PM4h42Paris5:16 PMPontcharra Sur Breda Allevard$861One-way2 transfers
6:45 AM4h56Paris11:41 AMPontcharra Sur Breda Allevard$1661One-way1 transfer
8:41 AM4h00Paris12:41 PMPontcharra Sur Breda Allevard$1661One-way1 transfer
9:43 AM3h58Paris1:41 PMPontcharra Sur Breda Allevard$1661One-way1 transfer
2:48 PM3h24Paris6:12 PMPontcharra Sur Breda Allevard$1661One-way1 transfer
3:25 PM3h47Paris7:12 PMPontcharra Sur Breda Allevard$511One-way1 transfer
12:46 PM3h55Paris4:41 PMPontcharra Sur Breda Allevard$1661One-way1 transfer
9:43 AM3h58Paris1:41 PMPontcharra Sur Breda Allevard$1661One-way1 transfer
8:41 AM4h00Paris12:41 PMPontcharra Sur Breda Allevard$1661One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Pontcharra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Pontcharra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $128 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Pontcharra:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Pontcharra costing on average $111 (€91).
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Pontcharra costing on average $128 (€105).
Other travel options to Pontcharra take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
You'll arrive about 1h 44m sooner (4h 8m by train vs 5h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $111 (€91) compared to roughly $108 (€89) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris to Pontcharra train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Pontcharra trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 AM Paris | 3h42 | 2:12 PM Pontcharra | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Pontcharra
Trains from Paris to Pontcharra run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 5:37 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris to Pontcharra trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris and Pontcharra from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Regionale
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Pontcharra
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Pontcharra by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pontcharra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris to Pontcharra
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account
- Automatic lockers are located across from Platforms 1 and 2 and are open daily from 06:00 to 22:00.
- Brioche Dorée
- Dalloyau
- La Croissanterie
- The station is fully accessible, including handicapped parking, lifts, ramps, handicapped restrooms, and lowered counters
- Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes
- OFF Paris Seine
- Hotel Devillas
- Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Located on the ground level near the Seine entrance and on the underground level near the RER stairs and escalator
- Metro lines: 5, 10
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 89, 91, 215
- Train lines: TER Centre-Val de Loire, Intercités, Intercités de Nuit, Transilien, RER C
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00
- Free public Wi-Fi
- Automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24
- YO! Sushi
- McDonald's
- Pierre Herme
- La Fabrique à Cookies
- Brioche Dorée
- Yogurt Factory
- IT Trattoria
- PeGast
- EXKi
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2
- Hotel Le Littré
- Hôtel Mistral
- Royal Saint Germain
- Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00
- Information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1
- Metro lines: 4, 6, 12, 13
- Bus lines: 28, 39, 58, 82, 88, 89, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96
- Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, Transilien N, TER Normandie, TER Centre
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