Train from Neuchâtel to Milan

🇨🇭 Neuchâtel → 🇮🇹 Milan

Straight-line Distance

242 km

SE (133.1°)

Rail Distance

~315 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 18m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

56.2 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 5.4 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 61.5 kg

Taking the train saves 56.2 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇨🇭

Origin

Neuchâtel

🇮🇹

Destination

Milan

Journey Tips

SBB/Trenitalia EuroCity trains cover Neuchâtel to Milan in around three hours via Lausanne and the Simplon or Gotthard route, with several daily departures. Advance reservation is recommended and a passport or EU ID is required at the Italian border.

Scenic Highlight

The passage through the Alps — whether via the Simplon Tunnel with its dramatic Rhône Valley approach or the Gotthard corridor — is among the most impressive rail crossings in Europe.

Booking Tip

Book via sbb.ch for Swiss departures or trenitalia.com for the Italian segment; Rail Europe simplifies cross-border ticketing and includes mandatory seat reservations.

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Continue Your Journey

Continue from Milan

🇨🇭 Aigle 196 km 🇨🇭 Sion 165 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 157 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 138 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 136 km

Also from Neuchâtel

🇨🇭 Aigle 76 km 🇨🇭 Sion 91 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 91 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 131 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 79 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Neuchâtel to Milan takes approximately 1h 18m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~315 km using a high_speed service.

The estimated rail distance from Neuchâtel to Milan is approximately 315 km (242 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 Milan emits approximately 5.4 kg of CO2, compared to 61.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 56.2 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.

The route from Neuchâtel to Milan 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 Milan.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27