The average train between Lausanne and Pontarlier takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne 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.
Trains run twice daily between Lausanne and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 6:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Lausanne to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Pontarlier train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Frasne station.
Book your Lausanne to Pontarlier train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lausanne and Pontarlier is 48 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lausanne to Frasne 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 54 min.
