The average train between Brussels and Pontarlier takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 3 times a day between Brussels and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Brussels to Pontarlier train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Pontarlier train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Brussels to Pontarlier train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Brussels and Pontarlier is 462.7 km. The road distance is 735 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Pontarlier via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 6h 49m.