The average train between Pontarlier and Belfort takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Belfort. 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 Pontarlier and Belfort. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Belfort at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 26m • 1 change

8h 56m • 1 change
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14h 5m • 1 change

5h 26m • 1 change

8h 56m • 1 change
Arrives next day

14h 5m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Belfort. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Belfort station via Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Pontarlier to Belfort train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Belfort train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Belfort station.
Book your Pontarlier to Belfort train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Pontarlier and Belfort is 90.3 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Belfort via Mouchard in around 3h 39m.