The average train between Grenoble and Pontarlier takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Grenoble 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 Grenoble and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grenoble is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Grenoble station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Grenoble to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.
Grenoble to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Grenoble to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Grenoble and Pontarlier is 198.1 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Grenoble to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 25m.