The average train between Grenoble and Pontarlier takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. 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 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grenoble is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 8h 19m. 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 Geneve station, Renens VD station and Neuchâtel station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pontarlier station.
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The distance between Grenoble and Pontarlier is 198.1 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Grenoble to Pontarlier via Genève, Renens VD, and Neuchâtel in around 5h 53m.
