The average train between Pontarlier and Lausanne takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Lausanne. 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 3 times a day between Pontarlier and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontarlier is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 9:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Lausanne station via Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Pontarlier to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Pontarlier to Lausanne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Pontarlier and Lausanne is 48 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Lausanne via Frasne in around 2h 10m.
