The average train between Pontarlier and Montbéliard takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Montbéliard. 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 Montbéliard. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Montbéliard at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 11m • 1 change

8h 40m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 49m • 1 change

5h 11m • 1 change

8h 40m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 49m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Montbéliard. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Montbéliard station via Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Pontarlier to Montbéliard train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Montbéliard train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montbeliard station.
Book your Pontarlier to Montbéliard train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Pontarlier and Montbéliard is 75.2 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Montbeliard via Mouchard in around 3h 23m.