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How to get fromLyon Airport (LYS) to Pontarlierby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Pontarlier by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Mouchard to Pontarliertrain train Ter
    5h 31m
    €56–102

  2. Bus via Annecy

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus bus
    5h 35m
    €24–47

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Pontarlierrideshare rideshare 199.9 km
    2h 42m

  4. Drive 199.9 km

    1. Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Pontarliercar car 199.9 km
    2h 42m
    €31–45

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Besançonbus bus N1759
    2. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Saint Pierrebus bus 203
    6h 37m
    €36–54

Lyon Airport (LYS) to Pontarlier by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Pontarlier, France?

You can take a train from Aéroport Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Pontarlier via Gare Part-Dieu - Villette, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mouchard in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Pontarlier - Bus station via Annecy - Bus Station and Geneva - Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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