The cheapest and fastest trains from Pontarlier to Milan
Cheapest price
$117
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 44 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 $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $117.
Of the 1 trains that leave Pontarlier for Milan on Sat, Feb 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 14 the direct trains cover the 271 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 44 m .
On Sat, Feb 14 the slowest trains will take 5 h 44 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.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €39. 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 bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €91.
Distance: 168 miles (271 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€96 Average price | €164 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 39m Average total duration 22h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Pontarlier to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Pontarlier to Milan trains for today, Friday, February 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:06 PM Pontarlier | 11h19 | 8:25 AM Milan | 3 transfers | ||
| Saturday, February 14 | ||||||
![]() | 9:42 AM Pontarlier | 5h44 | 3:26 PM Milan | 0 transfersDirect | ||
This is the last train of the day. | ||||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pontarlier to Milan
Trains from Pontarlier to Milan run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $117 (€93) but you can travel from only $49 (€39) by bus.
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 $117 (€93) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 07:10 |
Last train 19:10 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Pontarlier to Milan trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Pontarlier and Milan from $49 (€39). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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
- 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
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