Zurich to Neuchâtel train with SBB

Wed, Mar 11
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Neuchâtel

Showing times and prices for Mar 12

Cheapest price

$51

Average price

$58

Fastest journey

1 h 33 m

Average duration

1 h 33 m

Trains per day

64

Distance

129 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Neuchâtel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Neuchâtel will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.

Fast trains

Of the 64 trains that leave Zurich for Neuchâtel on Thu, Mar 12, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Mar 12 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .

On Thu, Mar 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

SBBIR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618
10:29AM1h38
Zurich HB
12:07PMNeuchatel
$511One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616
09:29AM1h38
Zurich HB
11:07AMNeuchatel
$511One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 · B 107 | 96068
09:29AM1h45
Zurich HB
11:14AMNeuchâtel
$511One-way
2 transfers
SBBIR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 · B 107 | 96080
10:29AM1h46
Zurich HB
12:15PMNeuchâtel
$511One-way
2 transfers
SBBIR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614
08:29AM1h38
Zurich HB
10:07AMNeuchatel
$511One-way
1 transfer

Live departures

Zurich to Neuchâtel train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Neuchâtel trains for today, Wednesday, March 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 1:23 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
sncf-lyria9226 · 9277+sncf-mobigo-operated-by-sncf18129
On time
2:34 PM Zurich HB
6h19
8:53 PM Neuchatel
2 transfers
Thursday, March 12
sbbIC 5 512 | 512 · B 106 | 970147:04 AM Zurich HB
1h39
8:43 AM Neuchâtel1 transfer
sbbIC 5 512 | 5127:04 AM Zurich HB
1h33
8:37 AM Neuchatel0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 32167:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
2h13
9:28 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbS 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 16147:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h51
9:07 AM Neuchatel2 transfers
sbbIR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 16147:29 AM Zurich HB
1h38
9:07 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 · B 107 | 960567:29 AM Zurich HB
1h45
9:14 AM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbIC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 · B 109 | 940667:32 AM Zurich HB
2h06
9:38 AM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbIC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 32167:32 AM Zurich HB
1h56
9:28 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbRE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 5147:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h49
9:37 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 5 514 | 5148:04 AM Zurich HB
1h33
9:37 AM Neuchatel0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 5 514 | 514 · B 106 | 970208:04 AM Zurich HB
1h39
9:43 AM Neuchâtel1 transfer
sbbIC 1 712 | 712 · IR 66 3218 | 32188:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
2h13
10:28 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbS 9 18933 | 18933 · IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 16168:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h51
10:07 AM Neuchatel2 transfers
sbbIR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 16168:29 AM Zurich HB
1h38
10:07 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 · B 107 | 960688:29 AM Zurich HB
1h45
10:14 AM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbIC 1 712 | 712 · IR 66 3218 | 3218 · B 109 | 940788:32 AM Zurich HB
2h06
10:38 AM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbIC 1 712 | 712 · IR 66 3218 | 32188:32 AM Zurich HB
1h56
10:28 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbRE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 5168:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h49
10:37 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 5 516 | 5169:04 AM Zurich HB
1h33
10:37 AM Neuchatel0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 5 516 | 516 · B 106 | 970269:04 AM Zurich HB
1h39
10:43 AM Neuchâtel1 transfer
sbbIC 1 714 | 714 · IR 66 3220 | 32209:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
2h13
11:28 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbS 9 18937 | 18937 · IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 16189:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h51
11:07 AM Neuchatel2 transfers
sbbIR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 16189:29 AM Zurich HB
1h38
11:07 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 · B 107 | 960809:29 AM Zurich HB
1h46
11:15 AM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbIC 1 714 | 714 · IR 66 3220 | 32209:32 AM Zurich HB
1h56
11:28 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 1 714 | 714 · IR 66 3220 | 3220 · B 107 | 960849:32 AM Zurich HB
2h03
11:35 AM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbRE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 5189:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h49
11:37 AM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 5 518 | 518 · B 106 | 9703210:04 AM Zurich HB
1h39
11:43 AM Neuchâtel1 transfer
sbbIC 5 518 | 51810:04 AM Zurich HB
1h33
11:37 AM Neuchatel0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 1 716 | 716 · IR 66 3222 | 322210:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
2h13
12:28 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbS 9 18941 | 18941 · IR 55 1768 | 1768 · IC 51 1620 | 162010:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h51
12:07 PM Neuchatel2 transfers
sbbIR 55 1768 | 1768 · IC 51 1620 | 1620 · B 107 | 9609610:29 AM Zurich HB
1h46
12:15 PM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbIR 55 1768 | 1768 · IC 51 1620 | 162010:29 AM Zurich HB
1h38
12:07 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 1 716 | 716 · IR 66 3222 | 322210:32 AM Zurich HB
1h56
12:28 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 1 716 | 716 · IR 66 3222 | 3222 · B 107 | 9610010:32 AM Zurich HB
2h03
12:35 PM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbRE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 52010:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h49
12:37 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 5 520 | 520 · B 106 | 9703811:04 AM Zurich HB
1h39
12:43 PM Neuchâtel1 transfer
sbbIC 5 520 | 52011:04 AM Zurich HB
1h33
12:37 PM Neuchatel0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 1 718 | 718 · IR 66 3224 | 322411:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
2h13
1:28 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbS 9 18945 | 18945 · IR 55 1770 | 1770 · IC 51 1622 | 162211:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h51
1:07 PM Neuchatel2 transfers
sbbIR 55 1770 | 1770 · IC 51 1622 | 1622 · B 107 | 9610811:29 AM Zurich HB
1h45
1:14 PM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbIR 55 1770 | 1770 · IC 51 1622 | 162211:29 AM Zurich HB
1h38
1:07 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 1 718 | 718 · IR 66 3224 | 322411:32 AM Zurich HB
1h56
1:28 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 1 718 | 718 · IR 66 3224 | 3224 · B 109 | 9411611:32 AM Zurich HB
2h06
1:38 PM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbRE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 5 522 | 52211:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
1h49
1:37 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 5 522 | 522 · B 106 | 9704412:04 PM Zurich HB
1h39
1:43 PM Neuchâtel1 transfer
sbbIC 5 522 | 52212:04 PM Zurich HB
1h33
1:37 PM Neuchatel0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 1 720 | 720 · IR 66 3226 | 322612:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h13
2:28 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbS 9 18949 | 18949 · IR 55 1772 | 1772 · IC 51 1624 | 162412:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h51
2:07 PM Neuchatel2 transfers
sbbIR 55 1772 | 1772 · IC 51 1624 | 162412:29 PM Zurich HB
1h38
2:07 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIR 55 1772 | 1772 · IC 51 1624 | 1624 · B 107 | 9612012:29 PM Zurich HB
1h46
2:15 PM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbIC 1 720 | 720 · IR 66 3226 | 322612:32 PM Zurich HB
1h56
2:28 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 1 720 | 720 · IR 66 3226 | 3226 · B 107 | 9612412:32 PM Zurich HB
2h03
2:35 PM Neuchâtel2 transfers
sbbRE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 5 524 | 52412:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h49
2:37 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbIC 5 524 | 5241:04 PM Zurich HB
1h33
2:37 PM Neuchatel0 transfersDirect
sbbIC 5 524 | 524 · B 106 | 970501:04 PM Zurich HB
1h39
2:43 PM Neuchâtel1 transfer
sbbIC 1 722 | 722 · IR 66 3228 | 32281:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
2h13
3:28 PM Neuchatel1 transfer
sbbS 9 18953 | 18953 · IR 55 1774 | 1774 · IC 51 1626 | 16261:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
1h51
3:07 PM Neuchatel2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Neuchâtel

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Trains from Zurich to Neuchâtel run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 33m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
80 miles (129 km)
Average train duration
3h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
$43 (€35)
Trains per day
21
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 33m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Neuchâtel trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Neuchâtel from $43 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
$43 (€35)
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

SNCF | TGV Lyria

About
TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service connecting France and Switzerland, a joint venture between SNCF (French National Railway Company) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways). These trains operate daily, offering up to 17 return journeys between the two countries. Key destinations include Paris, Dijon, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, and Basel, with seasonal services to Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and Avignon. TGV Lyria offers three travel classes: Standard, Première, and Première Signature, each with varying levels of comfort and services like Wi-Fi and catering options.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 19m
Cheapest Price
$131 (€106)
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of luggage per person
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, at-seat service in First Class, Café-bar for snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional, additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Cheapest Price
$97 (€78)
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Neuchâtel

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Neuchâtel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Neuchâtel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Zurich to Neuchâtel can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $43 (€35), while the average price is around $58 (€47).
The train from Zurich to Neuchâtel takes 1h 33m and runs 21 per day.
The distance by train from Zurich to Neuchâtel is 80 miles (129 km).
The first train from Zurich to Neuchâtel leaves at 12:02 AM.
The last train from Zurich to Neuchâtel leaves at 11:55 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Zurich to Neuchâtel.
Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich to Neuchâtel. This service operates 6 times per day, provided by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Zurich to Neuchâtel.
The train station in Zurich that goes to Neuchâtel is Zurich HB, which connects to Neuchatel.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Neuchâtel is by train, with a cost of around $43 (€35).
Yes, the train journey from Zurich to Neuchatel is scenic, offering views of the Swiss countryside, rolling hills, and glimpses of Lake Neuchatel as you approach the destination.
Yes, a day trip from Zurich to Neuchatel is feasible with a travel time of 1h 33m and a distance of 80 miles (129 km). There are 17 train trips available per day.
To fully enjoy Neuchatel, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal, allowing time to explore its historic old town, lakeside views, and nearby natural attractions.
Yes, you can take the train from Zurich to Neuchâtel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich to Neuchâtel

Zurich
Neuchâtel
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Neuchâtel.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
  • Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transit options for Zürich HB
  • Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
Dining
Dining
  • Negishi Sushi Bar
  • Le Muh
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Courtyard Zurich North
  • Swissotel Zurich
  • Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 72 places, 60 places
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
  • Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
Public transit options for Zürich Oerlikon
  • Tram: Line 10, Line 11
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
5
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Markthalle
  • Restaurant LaSalle
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators.
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Placid Hotel Zurich
  • Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
  • H+ Hotel Zürich
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 240 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
  • Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transit options for Zürich Altstetten
  • S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
  • Tram: Line 4
  • Bus: Several lines available

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