The average train between Neuchâtel and Lugano takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Neuchâtel to Lugano. 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 Neuchâtel and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Neuchâtel is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Neuchâtel to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Neuchâtel station and arriving at Lugano station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Neuchâtel to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Neuchâtel station.
Neuchâtel to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Neuchâtel to Lugano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Neuchâtel and Lugano is 189.8 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Neuchâtel to Lugano via Zürich HB in around 3h 58m.