The average train between Bayreuth and Pontarlier takes 19h 57m and the fastest train takes 18h 28m. There is at least one train per day from Bayreuth 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 once daily between Bayreuth and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 1:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 3:29 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 19h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 26m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bayreuth 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 Bayreuth to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.
Bayreuth to Pontarlier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Pontarlier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Bayreuth to Pontarlier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bayreuth and Pontarlier is 512.8 km. The road distance is 716 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Pontarlier via Nuernberg Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Neuchâtel in around 11h 31m.