The average train between Marseille and Pontarlier takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 Marseille and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 3:56 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Marseille to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Marseille to Pontarlier train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Marseille and Pontarlier is 408.2 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 48m.
