The average train between Pontarlier and Chamonix takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Chamonix. 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 Chamonix. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Frasne and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Chamonix station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Pontarlier to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Frasne station.
Pontarlier to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vallorcine station.
Book your Pontarlier to Chamonix train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontarlier and Chamonix is 115.8 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Frasne, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 33m.
