The average train between Pontarlier and Zurich takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Pontarlier and Zurich. 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 Zurich at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Neuchatel and take an average of 2h 57m. 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 Neuchatel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
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 196 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Zürich HB via Neuchatel and Neuchâtel in around 3h 2m.
