The average train between Pontarlier and Hanover takes 12h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Hanover. 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 Pontarlier and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 11:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Hanover at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Neuchâtel and take an average of 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Hanover station via Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Pontarlier to Hanover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Hanover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Pontarlier to Hanover train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Pontarlier and Hanover is 654.6 km. The road distance is 821 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Hannover Hbf via Neuchâtel and Basel SBB in around 9h 21m.