🇨🇭 Neuchâtel

Major

Quick Facts

Country	🇨🇭
Type	Major
Coordinates	46.996728, 6.93569
Timezone	Europe/Zurich
Connections	778
UIC Code	8504221

About Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel station is the main railway hub of the lakeside Swiss canton of the same name, serving a city renowned for its golden-stone old town, its watchmaking heritage, and the University of Neuchâtel. The station lies on the main SBB line between Geneva and Biel/Bienne, with InterCity connections to Bern and Basel as well as regional services along the northern shore of Lake Neuchâtel toward Yverdon-les-Bains. Transports Régionaux Neuchâtelois (TRN) regional trains and buses extend the station's reach into the Jura foothills and surrounding villages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Neuchâtel station is perched above the town, and a funicular connects the station to the lower town near the lake shore, saving you a steep walk. From the lower terminus it is only a few minutes on foot to the medieval old town and castle.

SBB-operated self-service lockers are available at Neuchâtel station. They accept card payments and the SBB Mobile app, making them convenient for visitors wishing to explore the town before travelling onward.

Neuchâtel has direct SBB InterCity connections to Bern, Lausanne, Basel, and Biel/Bienne, with frequent departures throughout the day. Regional trains also serve the Jura arc and the lakeside communities along Lac de Neuchâtel.

The lakeside promenade and the collegiate church with its royal cenotaphs are the town's most visited attractions, both within easy reach of the funicular. Neuchâtel is also the birthplace of the Swiss watchmaking industry, and the Museum of Art and History houses an extraordinary collection of automata.

Yes — Navigation Lacs de Neuchâtel et Morat operates scheduled boat services on Lac de Neuchâtel, departing from the port a short walk from the lower funicular station. Services run to Murten, Yverdon-les-Bains, and smaller lakeside villages during the sailing season.

Operators

OBB

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Trenitalia

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Renfe

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SBB

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SNCF

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DB

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