The average train between Annecy and Pontarlier takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Annecy 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 Annecy and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Annecy is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Annecy station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Annecy to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Annecy to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Annecy and Pontarlier is 112 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Annecy to Pontarlier via Genève, Renens VD, and Neuchâtel in around 5h 9m.