The average train between Pontarlier and Switzerland takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Switzerland. 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 3 times a day between Pontarlier and Switzerland. 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 Switzerland at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Neuchatel and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Pontarlier to Switzerland? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Switzerland station via Neuchatel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Pontarlier to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Pontarlier to Switzerland train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Pontarlier and Switzerland is 143.2 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Zürich Stadelhofen via Neuchatel, Neuchâtel, and Zürich HB in around 3h 6m.