The average train between Pontarlier and Lens takes 11h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontarlier to Lens. 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 Lens. 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 Lens at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Frasne and take an average of 11h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Lens. However, there are services departing from Frasne station and arriving at Arras station via Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
Pontarlier to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Frasne station.
Pontarlier to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
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The distance between Pontarlier and Lens is 470.1 km. The road distance is 567 km.
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Lens via Frasne, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 6h 49m.
