The average train between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Pontarlier takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 9:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Pontarlier train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Pontarlier is 177.5 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Flughafen to Pontarlier via Neuchâtel in around 3h 37m.