The average train between Épinal and Pontarlier takes 16h 37m and the fastest train takes 13h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Épinal to Pontarlier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Épinal and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Épinal is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfort and take an average of 16h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Épinal to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Épinal station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Belfort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
Épinal to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Epinal station.
Épinal to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Épinal to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Épinal and Pontarlier is 142.5 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Epinal to Pontarlier via Belfort and Mouchard in around 6h 11m.