The average train between Amsterdam and Pontarlier takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Amsterdam to Pontarlier train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Pontarlier train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Amsterdam to Pontarlier train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Amsterdam and Pontarlier is 617.4 km. The road distance is 941 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Pontarlier via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 9h 4m.