The average train between Pontarlier and Switzerland takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week between Pontarlier and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 9:03 PM at night, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Switzerland station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
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 213 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Zürich Stadelhofen via Bern and Zürich HB in around 2h 45m.