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Leading museum on human evolution and prehistory, with engaging displays on archaeology, fossils and the deep past of the region.
Cheapest price on 23 Oct
£39
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£52
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
1 h 38 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
1 h 38 m
Trains on 23 Oct
6
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Neuchâtel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Neuchâtel will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
On Fri 23 Oct, we found 6 trains from Zurich to Neuchâtel, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Trains from Zurich to Neuchâtel run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Zurich to Neuchâtel.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Neuchâtel trains for today, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 1 706 | 706 · IR 66 3212 | 3212 | 6:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 8:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 51 1610 | 1610 | 6:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 8:07 Neuchatel | 2 changes | |
IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 51 1610 | 1610 · B 109 | 94034 | 6:29 Zurich HB | 1h45 | 8:14 Neuchâtel, St-Honoré | 2 changes | |
IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 51 1610 | 1610 | 6:29 Zurich HB | 1h38 | 8:07 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · IR 66 3212 | 3212 · B 107 | 96034 | 6:32 Zurich HB | 2h03 | 8:35 Neuchâtel, St-Honoré | 2 changes | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · IR 66 3212 | 3212 | 6:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 8:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 | 6:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 8:37 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 5 510 | 510 · B 106 | 97008 | 7:04 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 8:43 Neuchâtel, St-Honoré | 1 change | |
IC 5 510 | 510 | 7:04 Zurich HB | 1h33 | 8:37 Neuchatel | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IR 66 3214 | 3214 | 7:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 9:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 51 1612 | 1612 | 7:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 9:07 Neuchatel | 2 changes | |
IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 51 1612 | 1612 · B 107 | 96044 | 7:29 Zurich HB | 1h45 | 9:14 Neuchâtel, St-Honoré | 2 changes | |
IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 51 1612 | 1612 | 7:29 Zurich HB | 1h38 | 9:07 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IR 66 3214 | 3214 | 7:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 9:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 1 708 | 708 · IR 66 3214 | 3214 · B 109 | 94054 | 7:32 Zurich HB | 2h06 | 9:38 Neuchâtel, St-Honoré | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 512 | 7:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 9:37 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 5 512 | 512 | 8:04 Zurich HB | 1h33 | 9:37 Neuchatel | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · B 106 | 97014 | 8:04 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 9:43 Neuchâtel, St-Honoré | 1 change | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 | 8:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 10:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 | 8:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 10:07 Neuchatel | 2 changes | |
IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 | 8:29 Zurich HB | 1h38 | 10:07 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IR 55 1762 | 1762 · IC 51 1614 | 1614 · B 107 | 96056 | 8:29 Zurich HB | 1h45 | 10:14 Neuchâtel, St-Honoré | 2 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 10:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 · B 109 | 94066 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 2h06 | 10:38 Neuchâtel, St-Honoré | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 8:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 10:37 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 5 514 | 514 | 9:04 Zurich HB | 1h33 | 10:37 Neuchatel | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · B 106 | 97020 | 9:04 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 10:43 Neuchâtel, St-Honoré | 1 change | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IR 66 3218 | 3218 | 9:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 11:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 | 9:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 11:07 Neuchatel | 2 changes | |
IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 | 9:29 Zurich HB | 1h38 | 11:07 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 51 1616 | 1616 · B 107 | 96068 | 9:29 Zurich HB | 1h45 | 11:14 Neuchâtel | 2 changes | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IR 66 3218 | 3218 · B 109 | 94078 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 2h06 | 11:38 Neuchâtel | 2 changes | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · IR 66 3218 | 3218 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 11:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 9:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 11:37 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · B 106 | 97026 | 10:04 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 11:43 Neuchâtel | 1 change | |
IC 5 516 | 516 | 10:04 Zurich HB | 1h33 | 11:37 Neuchatel | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 66 3220 | 3220 | 10:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 12:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 | 10:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 12:07 Neuchatel | 2 changes | |
IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 · B 107 | 96080 | 10:29 Zurich HB | 1h46 | 12:15 Neuchâtel | 2 changes | |
IR 55 1766 | 1766 · IC 51 1618 | 1618 | 10:29 Zurich HB | 1h38 | 12:07 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 66 3220 | 3220 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 12:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IR 66 3220 | 3220 · B 107 | 96084 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 2h03 | 12:35 Neuchâtel | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 | 10:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 12:37 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 5 518 | 518 · B 106 | 97032 | 11:04 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 12:43 Neuchâtel | 1 change | |
IC 5 518 | 518 | 11:04 Zurich HB | 1h33 | 12:37 Neuchatel | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 716 | 716 · IR 66 3222 | 3222 | 11:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h13 | 13:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IR 55 1768 | 1768 · IC 51 1620 | 1620 | 11:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 13:07 Neuchatel | 2 changes | |
9226 · 9277+ 18129 | 15:34 Zurich HB | 6h19 | 21:53 Neuchatel | 2 changes | |
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Leading museum on human evolution and prehistory, with engaging displays on archaeology, fossils and the deep past of the region.
Natural history museum presenting regional wildlife, geology and scientific themes in accessible galleries suited to adults and children.
Art and history museum with paintings, decorative arts and local heritage, including objects that illuminate Neuchâtel's civic story.
Main lakeside promenade ideal for walking, with open water views, public art and easy access to the harbour and nearby parks.
Historic heart of Neuchâtel with honey-coloured stone buildings, arcades, small lanes and many of the city's key monuments.
Wooded viewpoint area above the city reached by funicular, popular for walking and for expansive views over Neuchâtel and the lake.
A rich cheese fondue from the Neuchâtel and Jura area, traditionally made with local cheeses and white wine. It is a classic social meal in French-speaking Switzerland.
A sausage from nearby Vaud and Neuchâtel, typically smoked and served with leek or cabbage. It is a staple regional charcuterie dish.
A small, crisp tart filled with a caramelised cream mixture. It is a famous speciality of the region around Neuchâtel and the Jura.
Elegant lakeside dining with refined seasonal cuisine and a polished atmosphere. Good choice for a special meal in central Neuchâtel.
Traditional brasserie style venue serving Swiss and regional dishes in a relaxed setting. Suitable for trying local classics and wines.
Historic restaurant known for classic French-Swiss cooking and a formal atmosphere. A well-established option in the old town area.
Neuchâtel is costly by European standards. Hotels, restaurant meals and everyday shopping are pricey, though local public transport and set lunches can help reduce daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up small amounts in cafés and taxis, or leave about CHF 5-10 in restaurants for very good service.
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Most Zurich to Neuchâtel trains use the Zürich HB to Neuchatel station pair, with some services arriving at Neuchatel-Serrieres. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Neuchâtel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Neuchatel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Jura, Brasserie Le Cardinal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Neuchatel. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Neuchatel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Neuchatel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Neuchatel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Neuchatel: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alpes et Lac, Beau-Rivage Hotel, Hotel Touring au Lac.
Neuchatel-Serrieres is 2 km from Neuchâtel city centre. Public transport options include:
Neuchatel-Serrieres has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Neuchatel-Serrieres.
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