The average train between Basel and Pontarlier takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 Basel and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 9:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Basel to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Basel to Pontarlier train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Pontarlier is 117.3 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Pontarlier via Neuchâtel in around 3h 24m.
