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

The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Lille is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Lille is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Pontarlier and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontarlier to Lille. However, there are services departing from PEM - Gare and arriving at Lille via Besançon and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Pontarlier and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Lille. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Lille Europe via Dijon Ville and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Pontarlier to Lille?

The distance between Pontarlier and Lille is 641 km. The road distance is 587.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Lille without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Pontarlier to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pontarlier to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Pontarlier to Lille?

The best way to get from Pontarlier to Lille is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Pontarlier to Lille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pontarlier to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontarlier to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Lille is 588 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Pontarlier to Lille.

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

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Pontarlier to Lille - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Pontarlier to Lille by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Dijon Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 8m
€128–350
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 Lillebus 757 / ...
11h 17m
€46–100
Drive 587.9 km
1. Drive from Pontarlier to Lillecar 587.9 km
6h 8m
€89–129
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchâteltrain
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
4. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 15m
€114–281
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Dijon Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 14m
€153–360
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 23m
€150–329
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Pontarlier to Neuchâteltrain
2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
4. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
5. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 38m
€150–401

Pontarlier to Lille by train

2Weekly Trains

6h 8mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 640.5 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Pontarlier to Lille Europe via Dijon Ville and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PEM - Gare to Lille via Besançon and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 11h 17m.

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