The average train between Calais and Pontarlier takes 13h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 13h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.
Calais to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Calais to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Calais and Pontarlier is 557.2 km. The road distance is 755 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Pontarlier via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 8h 24m.
