The average train between Pontarlier and Lyon takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Lyon. 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 Lyon. 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 Lyon at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Lyon station via Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Pontarlier to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Pontarlier to Lyon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Pontarlier and Lyon is 173 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Lyon Part Dieu via Mouchard in around 4h 1m.
