The average train between Zurich and La Chaux-de-Fonds takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to La Chaux-de-Fonds. 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 Zurich and La Chaux-de-Fonds. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:04 PM which arrives into La Chaux-de-Fonds at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to La Chaux-de-Fonds. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at La Chaux-de-Fonds station via Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Zurich to La Chaux-de-Fonds train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to La Chaux-de-Fonds train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at La Chaux-de-Fonds station.
Book your Zurich to La Chaux-de-Fonds train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zurich and La Chaux-de-Fonds is 133.5 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to La Chaux-de-Fonds via Biel/Bienne in around 2h 26m.