The average train between Pontarlier and Besançon takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Besançon. 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 Pontarlier and Besançon. 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 Besançon at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Besançon station via Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Pontarlier to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Pontarlier to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Pontarlier and Besançon is 46.1 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Besancon Viotte via Mouchard in around 1h 56m.
