The train between Pontarlier and Zurich takes 2h 58m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Pontarlier to Zurich. 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 Zurich. The earliest departure is at 9:03 PM at night, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Zurich station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Pontarlier to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Pontarlier to Zurich train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Pontarlier and Zurich is 173.8 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Zürich HB via Bern in around 2h 41m.