Train from Zürich HB to Neuchâtel

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel

Straight-line Distance

128 km

WSW (251.3°)

Rail Distance

~166 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~46m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

29.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 32.4 kg

Taking the train saves 29.6 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
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Destination

Neuchâtel

Journey Tips

SBB Intercity trains connect Zurich to Neuchâtel in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes, with services departing at least twice per hour. Neuchâtel is a charming lakeside university town known for its watchmaking heritage and Gothic old town. The Swiss Travel Pass covers this journey in full.

Scenic Highlight

The approach to Neuchâtel reveals the sweeping Lac de Neuchâtel bordered by the Jura Mountains, offering one of Switzerland's most serene lakeside panoramas.

Booking Tip

SBB Supersaver tickets are available for early bookers at sbb.ch; the Swiss Travel Pass or Half-Fare Card significantly reduce costs for frequent Swiss rail users.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Neuchâtel

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

Also from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Sion 156 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Neuchâtel takes approximately 46m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~166 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Neuchâtel is approximately 166 km (128 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Neuchâtel emits approximately 2.8 kg of CO2, compared to 32.4 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 29.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB 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 Zürich HB and Neuchâtel.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27