The average train between Pontarlier and Interlaken takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Pontarlier to Interlaken. 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 a week between Pontarlier and Interlaken. The service departs Pontarlier at 9:03 PM at night, which arrives into Interlaken at 00:58:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Interlaken. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Interlaken West station via Bern station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Pontarlier to Interlaken train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Interlaken train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Interlaken West station.
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The distance between Pontarlier and Interlaken is 117 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Interlaken West via Bern in around 2h 43m.