The average train between Metz and Pontarlier takes 12h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Metz 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 6 times a week between Metz and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 12:10 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Dijon Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
Metz to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontarlier station.
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The distance between Metz and Pontarlier is 246.7 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Pontarlier via Dijon Ville in around 6h 21m.