The average train between Crans-Montana and Pontarlier takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Crans-Montana 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 Crans-Montana and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 10:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crans-Montana is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Sierre/Siders and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Crans-Montana to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Crans-Montana station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Crans-Montana to Pontarlier train services, operated by Sierre-Montana-Crans, depart from Sierre/Siders station.
Crans-Montana to Pontarlier train services, operated by Sierre-Montana-Crans, arrive at Frasne station.
The distance between Crans-Montana and Pontarlier is 108.1 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Crans-Montana gare to Pontarlier via Sierre/Siders, Lausanne, and Frasne in around 4h 54m.