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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Pontarlier to Milan
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pontarlier to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pontarlier to Milan will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 1 trains that leave Pontarlier for Milan on Sun, May 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 271 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 4 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:31 AM4h55Pontarlier12:26 PMMilan$1061One-way0 transfers
- 7:31 AM4h55Pontarlier12:26 PMMilan$1061One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Pontarlier to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontarlier to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $106. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $106, and a flight costs an average of $195.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $236 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pontarlier to Milan:
A train is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pontarlier to Milan costing on average $236 (€191).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 43m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (4h 46m by train vs 5h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $106 (€85) compared to roughly $79 (€64) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Pontarlier to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Pontarlier to Milan trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.png) | 9:03 PM Pontarlier | 11h17 | 8:20 AM Milan | 3 transfers | |
| 9:03 PM Pontarlier | 15h17 | 12:20 PM Milan | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
| 7:31 AM Pontarlier | 4h55 | 12:26 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pontarlier to Milan
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Italy
Trains from Pontarlier to Milan run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $106 (€85) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 168 miles (271 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 168 miles (271 km) |
Average train duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 (€85) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 7:10 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: SBB, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Pontarlier to Milan trainsSBB, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Pontarlier and Milan from $106 (€85). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Pontarlier to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pontarlier to Milan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Pontarlier to Milan
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Le Grill Comtois
- La Table de Gustave
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hôtel Saint-Pierre
- Campanile Pontarlier
- Ibis Pontarlier
- Located in the main hall
- 30 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms 1-2 for regional trains
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Taxi services available
WifiLockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike Rental- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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