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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pontarlier and Lyon takes 5h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. There is at least one bus per day from Pontarlier to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration
329 km
Distance
€43
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Pontarlier to Lyon bus times

Buses run once daily between Pontarlier and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Mobigo - DoubsFlixBus5h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Mobigo - DoubsFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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    Mobigo - DoubsFlixBus5h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Mobigo - DoubsFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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    Mobigo - DoubsFlixBus5h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Mobigo - DoubsFlixBus5h 5m • 1 change
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    Mobigo - DoubsFlixBus5h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Mobigo - DoubsFlixBus5h 40m • 1 change
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    Mobigo - DoubsFlixBus4h 20m • 1 change
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    Mobigo - DoubsFlixBus5h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pontarlier to Lyon? 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.

Map of how to get from Pontarlier to Lyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 328.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a bus from PEM Gare to Lyon via Besançon in around 6h 19m.

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