Train from Neuchâtel to Mendrisio

🇨🇭 Neuchâtel → 🇨🇭 Mendrisio

Straight-line Distance

201 km

SE (128.0°)

Rail Distance

~261 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 6m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

46.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.4 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 51.0 kg

Taking the train saves 46.6 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Neuchâtel
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Destination

Mendrisio

Journey Tips

SBB operates this north-to-south journey from Neuchâtel to Mendrisio, the southernmost Swiss station near the Italian border, via Berne and the Gotthard Base Tunnel. Mendrisio is a charming Ticinese town near Lake Lugano, crossing from French to Italian-speaking Switzerland.

Scenic Highlight

Emerging from the Gotthard Base Tunnel into Ticino, the landscape shifts to Mediterranean almost instantly, with vineyards, olive trees, and terracotta-roofed villages near Bellinzona and Lugano.

Booking Tip

Book via SBB.ch; Swiss Travel Pass covers the full domestic route, and Mendrisio's proximity to Como in Italy and its outlet shopping make it a popular day-trip destination.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Mendrisio

🇨🇭 Andermatt 90 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 94 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 10 km 🇨🇭 Morges 204 km 🇨🇭 Rotkreuz 148 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 Mendrisio takes approximately 1h 6m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~261 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Neuchâtel to Mendrisio is approximately 261 km (201 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 Mendrisio emits approximately 4.4 kg of CO2, compared to 51.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 46.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Neuchâtel to Mendrisio 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 Mendrisio.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27