The average train between Magdeburg and Pontarlier takes 17h 27m and the fastest train takes 12h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 3:01 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 17h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
Magdeburg to Pontarlier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Pontarlier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Magdeburg to Pontarlier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Magdeburg and Pontarlier is 694.1 km. The road distance is 925 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Pontarlier via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Neuchâtel in around 11h 34m.