The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Neuchâtel
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
62
Distance
129 km
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 $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 62 trains that leave Zurich for Neuchâtel on Fri, Jun 12, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 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 Fri, Jun 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.
IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 16169:29 AM1h38Zurich HB11:07 AMNeuchatel$491One-way1 transfer
IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 · B 107 | 960689:29 AM1h45Zurich HB11:14 AMNeuchâtel$491One-way2 transfers
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 16169:16 AM1h51Zürich Oerlikon11:07 AMNeuchatel$501One-way2 transfers
IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 16148:29 AM1h38Zurich HB10:07 AMNeuchatel$511One-way1 transfer
IR 55 1776 | 1776 · IC 51 1628 | 16283:29 PM1h38Zurich HB5:07 PMNeuchatel$511One-way1 transfer
IC 5 514 | 5149:04 AM1h33Zurich HB10:37 AMNeuchatel$571One-way0 transfers
IC 5 512 | 5128:04 AM1h33Zurich HB9:37 AMNeuchatel$521One-way0 transfers
IC 5 528 | 5284:04 PM1h33Zurich HB5:37 PMNeuchatel$731One-way0 transfers
IC 5 526 | 5263:04 PM1h33Zurich HB4:37 PMNeuchatel$531One-way0 transfers
IC 5 530 | 5305:04 PM1h33Zurich HB6:37 PMNeuchatel$841One-way0 transfers
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Compare train for Zurich to Neuchâtel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Neuchâtel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Neuchâtel take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Zurich to Neuchâtel train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Neuchâtel trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 9:37 AM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · B 106 | 97014 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 9:43 AM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 10:28 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 10:07 AM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 · B 107 | 96056 | 8:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h45 | 10:14 AM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 | 8:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 10:07 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 · B 109 | 94066 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 10:38 AM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 10:28 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 10:37 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 10:37 AM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · B 106 | 97020 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 10:43 AM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IR 66 3218 | 3218 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 11:28 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 11:07 AM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 | 9:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 11:07 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 · B 107 | 96068 | 9:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h45 | 11:14 AM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 526 | 526 · B 106 | 97056 | 3:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 4:43 PM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 526 | 526 | 3:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 4:37 PM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 724 | 724 · IR 66 3230 | 3230 | 3:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 5:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · IR 55 1776 | 1776 · IC 51 1628 | 1628 | 3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 5:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1776 | 1776 · IC 51 1628 | 1628 · B 107 | 96146 | 3:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h46 | 5:15 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1776 | 1776 · IC 51 1628 | 1628 | 3:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 5:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 724 | 724 · IR 66 3230 | 3230 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 5:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 724 | 724 · IR 66 3230 | 3230 · B 107 | 96152 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h03 | 5:35 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 5 528 | 528 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 5:37 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 528 | 528 | 4:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 5:37 PM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 528 | 528 · B 109 | 94154 | 4:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 5:43 PM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IR 66 3234 | 3234 | 4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 6:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IR 55 1778 | 1778 · IC 51 1630 | 1630 | 4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 6:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1778 | 1778 · IC 51 1630 | 1630 | 4:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 6:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1778 | 1778 · IC 51 1630 | 1630 · B 107 | 96162 | 4:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h46 | 6:15 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IR 66 3234 | 3234 · B 107 | 96168 | 4:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h03 | 6:35 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 726 | 726 · IR 66 3234 | 3234 | 4:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 6:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 5 530 | 530 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 6:37 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 530 | 530 | 5:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 6:37 PM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 530 | 530 · B 106 | 97068 | 5:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 6:43 PM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 728 | 728 · IR 66 3236 | 3236 | 5:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 7:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IR 55 1780 | 1780 · IC 51 1632 | 1632 | 5:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 7:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1780 | 1780 · IC 51 1632 | 1632 · B 107 | 96176 | 5:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h46 | 7:15 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1780 | 1780 · IC 51 1632 | 1632 | 5:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 7:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 728 | 728 · IR 66 3236 | 3236 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 7:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 728 | 728 · IR 66 3236 | 3236 · B 109 | 94180 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 7:38 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 5 532 | 532 | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 7:37 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 532 | 532 | 6:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 7:37 PM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 532 | 532 · B 107 | 96186 | 6:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h40 | 7:44 PM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 730 | 730 · IR 66 3238 | 3238 | 6:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 8:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18969 | 18969 · IR 55 1782 | 1782 · IC 51 1634 | 1634 | 6:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 8:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1782 | 1782 · IC 51 1634 | 1634 | 6:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 8:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1782 | 1782 · IC 51 1634 | 1634 · B 107 | 96190 | 6:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h45 | 8:14 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 730 | 730 · IR 66 3238 | 3238 | 6:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 8:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 730 | 730 · IR 66 3238 | 3238 · B 109 | 94190 | 6:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h01 | 8:33 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 5 534 | 534 | 6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 8:37 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 534 | 534 | 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 8:37 PM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 534 | 534 · B 109 | 94192 | 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h49 | 8:53 PM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 66 3240 | 3240 | 7:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 9:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · IR 55 1784 | 1784 · IC 51 1636 | 1636 | 7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 9:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1784 | 1784 · IC 51 1636 | 1636 · B 109 | 94194 | 7:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h44 | 9:13 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1784 | 1784 · IC 51 1636 | 1636 | 7:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 9:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 66 3240 | 3240 · B 109 | 94196 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h01 | 9:33 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 66 3240 | 3240 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 9:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4935 | 4935 · IC 5 536 | 536 | 7:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 9:37 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · IR 66 3242 | 3242 | 8:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 10:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 | 8:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 10:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Neuchâtel
Trains from Zurich to Neuchâtel run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) 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.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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 $42 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Neuchâtel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue de la Gare.
- Restaurant Le Jura
- Brasserie Le Cardinal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alpes et Lac
- Beau-Rivage Hotel
- Hotel Touring au Lac
- Located in the main hall
- 930 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 215
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