The average bus between Lyon and Pontarlier takes 9h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lyon to Pontarlier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Lyon and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at PEM Gare station via Besançon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Lyon to Pontarlier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Pontarlier bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, arrive at PEM Gare station.
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The distance between Lyon and Pontarlier is 173 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a bus from Lyon to PEM Gare via PEM Viotte in around 6h 6m.
