The average train between Pontarlier and Tain-l'Hermitage takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Tain-l'Hermitage. 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 Tain-l'Hermitage. 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 Tain-l'Hermitage at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Mouchard and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 19m • 2 changes


7h 49m • 2 changes
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12h 58m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


7h 49m • 2 changes
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12h 48m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Tain-l'Hermitage. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Tain-l'Hermitage station via Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Pontarlier to Tain-l'Hermitage train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Tain-l'Hermitage train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Tain station.
Book your Pontarlier to Tain-l'Hermitage train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Pontarlier and Tain-l'Hermitage is 235.1 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Tain via Mouchard and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 13m.