The average train between Pontarlier and Chamonix takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Chamonix. 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 Pontarlier and Chamonix. 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 Chamonix at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Neuchâtel and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Vallorcine station via Neuchâtel station, Lausanne station and Martigny station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Pontarlier to Chamonix train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Chamonix train services, operated by Transports de Martigny et Régions, arrive at Vallorcine station.
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The distance between Pontarlier and Chamonix is 115.8 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Neuchâtel, Lausanne, Martigny, and Vallorcine in around 5h 38m.
