What is the cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Lens is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Lens is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Pontarlier and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier to Lens. However, there are services departing from PEM - Gare and arriving at Lens via Besançon and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Pontarlier and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Lens. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Lens via Dole Ville, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Pontarlier to Lens?

The distance between Pontarlier and Lens is 626 km. The road distance is 567.9 km.

How do I travel from Pontarlier to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Lens without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €80 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Pontarlier to Lens?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Pontarlier to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Lens bus from?

Pontarlier to Lens bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, depart from PEM - Gare station.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Lens train from?

Pontarlier to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.

Train or bus from Pontarlier to Lens?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Lens is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Pontarlier to Lens bus arrive?

Pontarlier to Lens bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, arrive at PEM Viotte station.

Where does the Pontarlier to Lens train arrive?

Pontarlier to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dole Ville station.

Can I drive from Pontarlier to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Lens is 568 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Pontarlier to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Pontarlier to Lens?

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Pontarlier to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pontarlier to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Dole Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Dole Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
6h 50m
€82–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from PEM - Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
2. Take the bus from Besançon to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Lensbus 781
11h 44m
€46–92
Drive 567.9 km
1. Drive from Pontarlier to Lenscar 567.9 km
5h 55m
€86–125
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from PEM - Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
2. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
7h 33m
€85–203
Bus, train via Reims
1. Take the bus from PEM - Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
2. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Dijon Villetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Reimstrain Ter
4. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus
12h 11m
€106–162

Pontarlier to Lens by train

11Weekly Trains

6h 50mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 626.2 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Pontarlier to Lens via Dole Ville, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PEM - Gare to Lens via Besançon and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 11h 44m.

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