The average train between Lyon and Pontarlier takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 daily between Lyon and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 9:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Lyon to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontarlier station.
Book your Lyon to Pontarlier train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Pontarlier is 173 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Pontarlier via Mouchard in around 4h 2m.
