There are 3 ways to get from Pontarlier to Lausanne by train (TGV), rideshare, or car
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Pontarlier to Lausanne by train
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The cheapest way to get from Pontarlier to Lausanne is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pontarlier to Lausanne is to drive which takes 55 min and costs SFr 11 - SFr 17.
No, there is no direct train from Pontarlier to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Pontarlier and arriving at Lausanne via Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Pontarlier and Lausanne is 87 km. The road distance is 67.9 km.
The best way to get from Pontarlier to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 40.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Pontarlier to Lausanne, including transfers.
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 Frasne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontarlier to Lausanne is 68 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Pontarlier to Lausanne.
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What companies run services between Pontarlier, France and Lausanne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Pontarlier to Lausanne via Frasne in around 2h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pontarlier to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Frasne to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Frasne to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Pontarlier to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pontarlier and Lausanne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.