The average train between Pontarlier and Biel/Bienne takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Biel/Bienne. 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 Biel/Bienne. The earliest departure is at 11:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Biel/Bienne at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Neuchatel and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Biel/Bienne station via Neuchatel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Pontarlier to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Biel/Bienne station.
Book your Pontarlier to Biel/Bienne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Pontarlier and Biel/Bienne is 72.3 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Biel/Bienne via Neuchatel and Neuchâtel in around 1h 20m.