The average train between Pontarlier and Hamburg takes 17h 3m and the fastest train takes 10h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Hamburg. 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 Pontarlier and Hamburg. 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 Hamburg at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Neuchatel and take an average of 17h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Hamburg station via Neuchatel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
Pontarlier to Hamburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Hamburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Pontarlier to Hamburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Pontarlier and Hamburg is 782.9 km. The road distance is 998 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Hamburg Hbf via Neuchatel, Neuchâtel, and Basel SBB in around 10h 35m.