The average train between Valence and Pontarlier takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Valence 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 Valence and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valence is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Valence to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Valence station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Valence to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Valence to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Valence to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Zou! Lignes Express Régionales.
The distance between Valence and Pontarlier is 246.7 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Valence Ville to Pontarlier via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Dijon Ville, and Frasne in around 6h 50m.