The average train between Rotterdam and Pontarlier takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Pontarlier. 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 Rotterdam and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 8:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Rotterdam to Pontarlier train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Pontarlier train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Rotterdam to Pontarlier train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rotterdam and Pontarlier is 574.3 km. The road distance is 873 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Pontarlier via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 7h 48m.