The average train between Pontarlier and Menton takes 14h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Menton. 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 Menton. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Menton at 1:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Mouchard and take an average of 14h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Menton. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Menton station via Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
Pontarlier to Menton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Menton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nice-Ville station.
Book your Pontarlier to Menton train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontarlier and Menton is 359.1 km. The road distance is 824 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Menton via Mouchard, Lyon Part Dieu, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 10h 8m.