The average train between Pontarlier and Basel takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Basel. 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 Pontarlier and Basel. The earliest departure is at 11:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Basel. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Basel station via Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Pontarlier to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Pontarlier to Basel train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Pontarlier and Basel is 117.3 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Basel SBB via Neuchâtel in around 3h 7m.