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Trip Overview

The average train between Pontarlier and Bologna takes 18h 58m and the fastest train takes 14h 51m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Pontarlier to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 58m
Duration
568 km
Distance
€113
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Pontarlier to Bologna train times

Trains run twice a week between Pontarlier and Bologna. The service departs Pontarlier at 9:03 PM at night, which arrives into Bologna at 11:54:00. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 18h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGTrenitaliaItaloTreno14h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGTrenitaliaTrenitalia Frecce23h 6m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontarlier to Bologna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 568.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 58m

What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Pontarlier to Bologna centrale via Bern, Spiez, Domodossola, and Milano Rogoredo in around 8h 48m.

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