The average train between Pontarlier and Leipzig takes 18h 49m and the fastest train takes 12h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Leipzig. 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 3 times a day between Pontarlier and Leipzig. 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 Leipzig at 7:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Neuchatel and take an average of 18h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Leipzig station via Neuchatel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 49m.
Pontarlier to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Leipzig train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Pontarlier to Leipzig train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Pontarlier and Leipzig is 659.1 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Leipzig Hbf via Neuchatel, Neuchâtel, Basel SBB, and Fulda Bahnhof in around 10h 57m.