The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Neuchâtel
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
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 £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich for Neuchâtel every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 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.










Live departures
Zurich to Neuchâtel train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Neuchâtel trains for today, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 5 512 | 512 | 07:04 Zurich HB | 1h33 | 08:37 Neuchatel | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · B 106 | 97014 | 07:04 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 08:43 Neuchâtel | 1 change | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 5 1512 | 1512 | 07:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 09:07 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 5 1512 | 1512 · B 107 | 96056 | 07:30 Zurich HB | 1h44 | 09:14 Neuchâtel | 1 change | |
IC 5 1512 | 1512 | 07:30 Zurich HB | 1h37 | 09:07 Neuchatel | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 · B 109 | 94066 | 07:32 Zurich HB | 2h06 | 09:38 Neuchâtel | 2 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IR 66 3216 | 3216 | 07:32 Zurich HB | 1h56 | 09:28 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 | 07:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 09:37 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 5 514 | 514 | 08:04 Zurich HB | 1h33 | 09:37 Neuchatel | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · B 106 | 97020 | 08:04 Zurich HB | 1h39 | 09:43 Neuchâtel | 1 change | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 5 1514 | 1514 | 08:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 10:07 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · B 107 | 96068 | 08:30 Zurich HB | 1h44 | 10:14 Neuchâtel | 1 change | |
IC 5 1514 | 1514 | 08:30 Zurich HB | 1h37 | 10:07 Neuchatel | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 | 08:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h49 | 10:37 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 5 1516 | 1516 | 09:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 1h51 | 11:07 Neuchatel | 1 change | |
9226 · 9277+ 18129 | On time 14:34 Zurich HB | 6h19 | 20:53 Neuchatel | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Neuchâtel
Trains from Zurich to Neuchâtel run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Neuchâtel trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Neuchâtel from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Neuchâtel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Neuchâtel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Neuchâtel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Neuchâtel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue de la Gare.
- Restaurant Le Jura
- Brasserie Le Cardinal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alpes et Lac
- Beau-Rivage Hotel
- Hotel Touring au Lac
- Located in the main hall
- 930 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 215
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