The average train between Strasbourg and Pontarlier takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strasbourg is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Strasbourg to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Strasbourg to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Strasbourg and Pontarlier is 213.8 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Pontarlier via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Neuchâtel in around 5h 13m.