The average train between Pontarlier and Gruyères takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Gruyères. 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 Gruyères. 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 Gruyères at 4:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Neuchâtel and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Gruyères. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Gruyères station via Neuchatel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Pontarlier to Gruyères train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Gruyères train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bulle station.
Book your Pontarlier to Gruyères train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Service d'automobiles TPF.
The distance between Pontarlier and Gruyères is 65.8 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Gruyères via Neuchâtel, Fribourg/Freiburg, and Bulle in around 3h 29m.