The average train between Pontarlier and Zermatt takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Pontarlier to Zermatt. 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 Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 9:03 PM at night, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Zermatt station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
Pontarlier to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Pontarlier to Zermatt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Pontarlier and Zermatt is 145 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Zermatt via Bern and Visp in around 4h 21m.
