Train from Neuchâtel to Liestal

🇨🇭 Neuchâtel → 🇨🇭 Liestal

Straight-line Distance

81 km

NE (47.6°)

Rail Distance

~105 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~49m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

16.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 3.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 20.5 kg

Taking the train saves 16.9 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Neuchâtel
🇨🇭

Destination

Liestal

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains connect Neuchâtel and Liestal in the Basel-Landschaft canton, typically via Berne or through the Mittelland. Liestal is a charming historic town with a medieval old quarter. The journey is entirely within Switzerland and straightforward to book.

Scenic Highlight

The wooded Jura foothills between Olten and Liestal, where the train passes through short tunnels and along forested ridges above the Ergolz valley, create a varied Swiss landscape.

Booking Tip

Book via SBB.ch; Swiss Travel Pass covers this domestic route, and the SBB app provides real-time connection information throughout the journey.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Liestal

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 133 km 🇨🇭 Sion 143 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 142 km 🇨🇭 Bex 148 km 🇨🇭 Altdorf 96 km

Also from Neuchâtel

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Neuchâtel to Liestal takes approximately 49m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~105 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Neuchâtel to Liestal is approximately 105 km (81 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Neuchâtel to Liestal emits approximately 3.6 kg of CO2, compared to 20.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 16.9 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Neuchâtel to Liestal 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 Neuchâtel and Liestal.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27