The average train between Briançon and Pontarlier takes 18h 43m and the fastest train takes 10h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Briançon 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 Briançon and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Briançon is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 9:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and take an average of 18h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Briançon to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Briançon station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.
Briançon to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Briançon station.
Briançon to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Briançon to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Briançon and Pontarlier is 224.1 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from Briançon to Pontarlier via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Dijon Ville, and Frasne in around 10h 44m.
