The train between Ulm and Pontarlier takes 18h 35m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Ulm 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 5 times a week between Ulm and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 6:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ulm is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 18h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Ulm to Pontarlier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.
Ulm to Pontarlier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Pontarlier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Ulm to Pontarlier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Ulm and Pontarlier is 319 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pontarlier via Basel SBB and Neuchâtel in around 7h 33m.