The average train between Mannheim and Pontarlier takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 18m • 2 changes


6h 18m • 2 changes
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13h 18m • 2 changes


6h 18m • 2 changes


6h 18m • 2 changes
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13h 18m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Mannheim to Pontarlier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Pontarlier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Mannheim to Pontarlier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Mannheim and Pontarlier is 327.3 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Pontarlier via Basel SBB and Neuchâtel in around 6h 7m.