The average train between Pontarlier and Lens takes 13h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Lens. 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 Pontarlier and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Lens at 3:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Frasne and take an average of 13h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Lens. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Lens station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
Pontarlier to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Frasne station.
Pontarlier to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arras station.
Book your Pontarlier to Lens train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Pontarlier and Lens is 470.1 km. The road distance is 626 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Lens via Frasne, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 6h 48m.
