The average train between Geneva and Pontarlier takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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 Geneva and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Lausanne and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Geneva to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Geneva to Pontarlier train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Geneva and Pontarlier is 79.6 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Pontarlier via Lausanne and Frasne in around 3h 56m.
