The average train between Saintes and Pontarlier takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes to Pontarlier. 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 Saintes and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Angouleme and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Saintes to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Saintes to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Saintes and Pontarlier is 551.7 km. The road distance is 935 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to Pontarlier via Angouleme, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 9h 21m.