The average train between Valence and Pontarlier takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. 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 twice daily between Valence and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valence is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 6h 30m. 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 Ville station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Lyon Part Dieu station and Mouchard station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Valence to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.
Valence to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontarlier station.
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The distance between Valence and Pontarlier is 246.7 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Valence Ville to Pontarlier via Lyon Part Dieu and Mouchard in around 6h 12m.
