The average train between Zurich and Pontarlier takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 10:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Zurich to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Zurich to Pontarlier train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and Pontarlier is 173.8 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Pontarlier via Neuchâtel in around 3h 22m.