The average bus between Pontarlier and Lyon takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Pontarlier and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 50m • 1 change

5h • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 30m • 1 change

5h 40m • 1 change

4h 20m • 1 change

5h 50m • 1 change

5h 45m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Lyon station via PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Pontarlier to Lyon bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, depart from PEM - Gare station.
Pontarlier to Lyon bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, arrive at Lyon station.
The distance between Pontarlier and Lyon is 173 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a bus from PEM - Gare to Lyon via Besançon in around 5h 14m.