The average train between Pontarlier and Leipzig takes 12h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 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 3:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Neuchâtel and take an average of 12h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Pontarlier to Leipzig? 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 Pontarlier to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Leipzig station via Neuchâtel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
Pontarlier to Leipzig train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Leipzig train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Pontarlier to Leipzig 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 Leipzig is 659.1 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Leipzig Hbf via Neuchâtel, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 10h 31m.