The average train between Lens and Pontarlier takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Lens and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 7h 23m. 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 Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Lens to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Lens to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lens and Pontarlier is 470.1 km. The road distance is 626 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Pontarlier via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 6h 58m.
