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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    4h 2m
    €43–84

  2. Bus via Geneva

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 55m
    €23–45

  3. Drive 205.1 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Pontarliercar car 205.1 km
    2h 52m
    €32–47

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 3m
    €39–76

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pont Guillotiere to Sncfbus bus A32
    2. Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançonbus bus 720
    3. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus bus 203 / ...
    6h 51m
    €27–38

Lyon to Pontarlier by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Pontarlier via Mouchard in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station via Geneva - Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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