The average train between Lille and Pontarlier takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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 Lille and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Marne-la-Vallée Chessy and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Lille to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Lille to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lille and Pontarlier is 479.8 km. The road distance is 683 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Pontarlier via Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Frasne in around 6h 52m.
