The average train between Pontarlier and Le Puy-en-Velay takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Le Puy-en-Velay. 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 Pontarlier and Le Puy-en-Velay. 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 Le Puy-en-Velay at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Mouchard and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 52m • 3 changes
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16h 6m • 3 changes



6h 30m • 3 changes



8h 52m • 3 changes
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16h 6m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Le Puy-en-Velay. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier station and arriving at Le Puy-en-Velay station via Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Pontarlier to Le Puy-en-Velay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontarlier station.
Pontarlier to Le Puy-en-Velay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Book your Pontarlier to Le Puy-en-Velay train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Pontarlier and Le Puy-en-Velay is 281.4 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Le Puy En Velay via Mouchard, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 7h 5m.