The average train between Annecy and Pontarlier takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Annecy 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 Annecy and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 12:44 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Annecy is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Annecy station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
Annecy to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Annecy to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Annecy and Pontarlier is 112 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Annecy to Pontarlier via Genève, Lausanne, and Frasne in around 5h 31m.
