- Must visit
Muséum d'histoire naturelle
Leading natural history museum with regional geology, wildlife, and engaging temporary exhibitions. A top choice for families and science-minded visitors.
Cheapest price on Sep 12
$55
Average ticket price on Sep 12
$87
Fastest journey on Sep 12
1 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
1 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 12
17
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 $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Neuchâtel without transferring at least once.
IC 5 512 | 512 · EV EV5 60746 | 60746 · IC 51 1614 | 1614
IC 5 514 | 514 · EV EV5 60750 | 60750 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 · B 107 | 96354
IC 5 514 | 514 · EV EV5 60750 | 60750 · IC 51 1616 | 1616
IC 5 512 | 512 · EV EV5 60746 | 60746 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 · B 107 | 96342
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 · B 109 | 94346
IC 81 810 | 810 · S 5 15536 | 15536
IC 8 808 | 808 · S 5 15532 | 15532
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216
IC 81 810 | 810 · S 5 15536 | 15536 · B 106 | 97318
IC 8 808 | 808 · S 5 15532 | 15532 · B 106 | 97312Omio 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 an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $64, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m 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.
The journey is about 17m faster (1h 46m by train vs 2h 3m by car) and roughly $25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($64 vs $89). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Neuchâtel trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 5 508 | 508 · B 106 | 97002 | 6:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 7:43 AM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 508 | 508 | 6:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 7:37 AM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · IR 66 3212 | 3212 | 6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 8:28 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 51 1610 | 1610 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 8:07 AM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 51 1610 | 1610 | 6:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 8:07 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 51 1610 | 1610 · B 109 | 94034 | 6:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h45 | 8:14 AM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · IR 66 3212 | 3212 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 8:28 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · IR 66 3212 | 3212 · B 107 | 96034 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h03 | 8:35 AM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 8:37 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 510 | 510 | 7:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 8:37 AM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 510 | 510 · B 106 | 97008 | 7:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 8:43 AM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IR 66 3214 | 3214 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 9:28 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 51 1612 | 1612 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 9:07 AM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 51 1612 | 1612 | 7:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 9:07 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 51 1612 | 1612 · B 107 | 96044 | 7:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h45 | 9:14 AM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IR 66 3214 | 3214 · B 109 | 94054 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 9:38 AM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IR 66 3214 | 3214 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 9:28 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 9:37 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
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 | 8:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 10:07 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 · B 107 | 96056 | 8:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h45 | 10:14 AM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 10:28 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 | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 10:37 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · B 106 | 97020 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 10:43 AM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 10:37 AM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 1 712 | 712 · IR 66 3218 | 3218 · B 109 | 94078 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 11:38 AM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IR 66 3218 | 3218 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 11:28 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
9210 · 9269+ 18125 | 9:34 AM Zurich HB | 6h19 | 3:53 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 11:37 AM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · B 106 | 97026 | 10:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 11:43 AM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 516 | 516 | 10:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 11:37 AM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 66 3220 | 3220 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 12:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 12:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 | 10:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 12:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 · B 107 | 96080 | 10:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h46 | 12:15 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 66 3220 | 3220 · B 107 | 96084 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h03 | 12:35 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 66 3220 | 3220 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 12:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 12:37 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 518 | 518 | 11:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 12:37 PM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 518 | 518 · B 106 | 97032 | 11:04 AM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 12:43 PM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 716 | 716 · IR 66 3222 | 3222 | 11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 1:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IR 55 1768 | 1768 · IC 51 1620 | 1620 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 1:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1768 | 1768 · IC 51 1620 | 1620 | 11:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 1:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1768 | 1768 · IC 51 1620 | 1620 · B 107 | 96096 | 11:29 AM Zurich HB | 1h46 | 1:15 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 716 | 716 · IR 66 3222 | 3222 · B 107 | 96100 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h03 | 1:35 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 716 | 716 · IR 66 3222 | 3222 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 1:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 520 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 1:37 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 520 | 520 · B 106 | 97038 | 12:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 1:43 PM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 520 | 520 | 12:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 1:37 PM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · IR 66 3224 | 3224 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 2:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IR 55 1770 | 1770 · IC 51 1622 | 1622 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 2:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1770 | 1770 · IC 51 1622 | 1622 · B 107 | 96108 | 12:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h45 | 2:14 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1770 | 1770 · IC 51 1622 | 1622 | 12:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 2:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · IR 66 3224 | 3224 · B 109 | 94116 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h06 | 2:38 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · IR 66 3224 | 3224 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 2:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 5 522 | 522 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 2:37 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 522 | 522 | 1:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 2:37 PM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 522 | 522 · B 106 | 97044 | 1:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 2:43 PM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 720 | 720 · IR 66 3226 | 3226 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 3:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IR 55 1772 | 1772 · IC 51 1624 | 1624 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 3:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1772 | 1772 · IC 51 1624 | 1624 | 1:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 3:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1772 | 1772 · IC 51 1624 | 1624 · B 107 | 96120 | 1:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h46 | 3:15 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 720 | 720 · IR 66 3226 | 3226 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 3:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 720 | 720 · IR 66 3226 | 3226 · B 107 | 96124 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h03 | 3:35 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 5 524 | 524 | 1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 3:37 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 524 | 524 | 2:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 3:37 PM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 524 | 524 · B 106 | 97050 | 2:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 3:43 PM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IR 66 3228 | 3228 | 2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 4:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IR 55 1774 | 1774 · IC 51 1626 | 1626 | 2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 4:07 PM Neuchatel | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1774 | 1774 · IC 51 1626 | 1626 | 2:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 4:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1774 | 1774 · IC 51 1626 | 1626 · B 107 | 96132 | 2:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h46 | 4:15 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IR 66 3228 | 3228 · B 107 | 96136 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h03 | 4:35 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 722 | 722 · IR 66 3228 | 3228 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 1h56 | 4:28 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 5 526 | 526 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 4:37 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
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 | 3:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h38 | 5:07 PM Neuchatel | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1776 | 1776 · IC 51 1628 | 1628 · B 107 | 96146 | 3:29 PM Zurich HB | 1h46 | 5:15 PM Neuchâtel | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
9226 · 9277+ 18129 | 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 6h19 | 9:53 PM Neuchatel | 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 · B 109 | 94154 | 4:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h39 | 5:43 PM Neuchâtel | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 528 | 528 | 4:04 PM Zurich HB | 1h33 | 5:37 PM Neuchatel | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 5 532 | 532 | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 7:37 PM Neuchatel | 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 | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 5 534 | 534 | 6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 8:37 PM Neuchatel | 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 | |
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Trains from Zurich to Neuchâtel run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 31m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Neuchâtel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Neuchâtel trip today.
Leading natural history museum with regional geology, wildlife, and engaging temporary exhibitions. A top choice for families and science-minded visitors.
Celebrated ethnography museum known for inventive, critical exhibitions. It is one of Switzerland’s most original museums and rewards repeat visits.
Archaeology museum at the lakeside site of Laténium, presenting major Celtic and regional finds with excellent interpretation and outdoor elements.
Main square in the heart of the Old Town, framed by historic buildings, fountains, and lively urban scenes. A natural starting point for visits.
Scenic lakeside promenade ideal for walking, relaxing, and viewing the Alps across Lake Neuchâtel. Popular with both locals and visitors.
Hilltop park and viewpoint above the city, offering broad views of rooftops, the lake, and surrounding mountains. A favorite local escape.
Absinthe from Val-de-Travers, near Neuchâtel, is the region’s iconic anise spirit with a long outlawed-and-revived history and a strong local identity.
Neuchâtel wines, especially Chasselas whites and Pinot Noir reds from lakeside vineyards, are central to local meals and the canton’s wine tradition.
Fondue Neuchâteloise blends Gruyère and Emmental into a classic regional cheese fondue, prized in western Switzerland for its rich but balanced flavor.
Casual crêperie and restaurant appreciated for galettes, cider, and a cozy old-town setting.
Refined fine dining in Hôtel Palafitte, known for elegant seasonal cuisine and a polished lakeside setting.
Historic brasserie-style venue serving Swiss and French classics in a traditional atmosphere in central Neuchâtel.
Neuchatel is costly versus many European cities; hotels, dining, and local transit are pricier, though budget bakeries and lunch deals help.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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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.

Most Zurich to Neuchâtel trains use the Zürich HB to Neuchatel station pair, with some services arriving at Neuchâtel, St-Honoré. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Neuchâtel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Neuchatel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Jura, Brasserie Le Cardinal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Neuchatel. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Neuchatel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Neuchatel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Neuchatel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Neuchatel: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alpes et Lac, Beau-Rivage Hotel, Hotel Touring au Lac.
Neuchâtel, St-Honoré has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food kiosks are available inside the station.
Free WiFi available at the station. ATMs are aTM services are available at the station.
Ticket office support is available at Neuchâtel, St-Honoré.
Available at Neuchâtel, St-Honoré: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Neuchâtel, St-Honoré: Station equipped with facilities for disabled access.
Neuchâtel-Université (FUNI) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Neuchâtel-Université (FUNI). ATMs are available at Neuchâtel-Université (FUNI).
Ticket office support is available at Neuchâtel-Université (FUNI).
Available at Neuchâtel-Université (FUNI): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Neuchâtel-Université (FUNI): Accessible for individuals with mobility impairments.
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