The average train between Berlin and Pontarlier takes 14h 54m and the fastest train takes 12h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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 twice daily between Berlin and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 14m • 2 changesArrives next day


19h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Berlin 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 Berlin to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
Berlin to Pontarlier train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Pontarlier train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Berlin to Pontarlier train tickets online with Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Berlin and Pontarlier is 804.2 km. The road distance is 997 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Pontarlier via Basel SBB and Neuchâtel in around 11h 1m.