The average train between Besançon and Pontarlier takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon 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 Besançon and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 10:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Besançon to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Besançon to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Besançon and Pontarlier is 46.1 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Pontarlier via Mouchard in around 2h 31m.
