Train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Neuchâtel

🇫🇷 Lyon Part-Dieu → 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel

Straight-line Distance

210 km

NE (48.5°)

Rail Distance

~273 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 8m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

48.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 53.3 kg

Taking the train saves 48.7 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Lyon Part-Dieu

🇨🇭

Destination

Neuchâtel

Journey Tips

TGV Lyria and regional connections link Lyon and Neuchâtel, typically routing through Geneva or Pontarlier. The journey from France's second city to the Swiss plateau crosses the Jura range. Lyon Part-Dieu is one of France's busiest TGV hubs. Carry ID for the border crossing.

Scenic Highlight

The Jura plateau and its forested gorges between Pontarlier and the Swiss border create a dramatic natural gateway, with limestone cliffs and deep valleys marking the France-Switzerland frontier.

Booking Tip

Book via SNCF Connect for the French segment and SBB.ch for Switzerland; Swiss Travel Pass covers from the border, and combining fares often works out cheaper than a single international ticket.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Neuchâtel

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

Also from Lyon Part-Dieu

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 215 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 334 km 🇨🇭 Sion 200 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 176 km 🇮🇹 Milan 339 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Lyon Part-Dieu to Neuchâtel takes approximately 1h 8m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~273 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Lyon Part-Dieu to Neuchâtel is approximately 273 km (210 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.

Travelling by train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Neuchâtel emits approximately 4.6 kg of CO2, compared to 53.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 48.7 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Lyon Part-Dieu 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 Lyon Part-Dieu and Neuchâtel.