The average train between Lens and Pontarlier takes 10h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Lens 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 a week between Lens and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 10h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
Lens to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lille Europe station.
Lens to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Frasne station.
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The distance between Lens and Pontarlier is 470.1 km. The road distance is 679 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Pontarlier via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Frasne in around 7h 13m.
