The average train between Lille and Pontarlier takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Lille 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 once daily between Lille and Pontarlier. The earliest departure is at 10:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 1:12 PM which arrives into Pontarlier at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Pontarlier. However, there are services departing from Lille Flandres station and arriving at Pontarlier station via Paris Nord station and Dijon Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Lille to Pontarlier train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.
Lille to Pontarlier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontarlier station.
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The distance between Lille and Pontarlier is 479.8 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Pontarlier via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 46m.