The train between Pontarlier and Lucerne takes 9h 58m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Pontarlier to Lucerne. 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 a week between Pontarlier and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 9:03 PM at night, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Lucerne station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
Pontarlier to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Pontarlier to Lucerne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Pontarlier and Lucerne is 148.9 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Luzern via Bern in around 3h 7m.
