Train from Lausanne to Neuchâtel

🇨🇭 Lausanne → 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel

Straight-line Distance

58 km

NNE (23.5°)

Rail Distance

~75 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 6m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

11.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 3.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 14.7 kg

Taking the train saves 11.6 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lausanne
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Destination

Neuchâtel

Journey Tips

SBB Intercity trains cover this route between two of western Switzerland's most important cities in around 45 minutes, running at least twice per hour. Neuchâtel's medieval castle and lakeside promenade make it a pleasant destination. The Swiss Travel Pass is valid throughout.

Scenic Highlight

The rolling farmland and gentle hills of the Swiss Mittelland between Lausanne and Yverdon-les-Bains give way to the serene Lac de Neuchâtel, which briefly appears before the train enters the station.

Booking Tip

Purchase tickets via sbb.ch or station machines; Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free, while the Half-Fare Card halves standard fares for regular users of Swiss rail.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Neuchâtel

🇨🇭 Aigle 76 km 🇮🇹 Milan 242 km 🇨🇭 Sion 91 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 91 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 131 km

Also from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 74 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lausanne to Neuchâtel takes approximately 1h 6m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~75 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Lausanne to Neuchâtel is approximately 75 km (58 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Lausanne to Neuchâtel emits approximately 3.1 kg of CO2, compared to 14.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 11.6 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Lausanne to Neuchâtel typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Lausanne and Neuchâtel.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27