The average train between Lucerne and Neuchâtel takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Lucerne to Neuchâtel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lucerne and Neuchâtel. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Neuchâtel at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Neuchâtel. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Neuchâtel station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Lucerne to Neuchâtel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Neuchâtel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Neuchâtel station.
Book your Lucerne to Neuchâtel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Lucerne and Neuchâtel is 104.5 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Neuchâtel via Olten in around 2h 9m.