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How to get fromLugano to Neuchâtelby train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Neuchâtel by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Oltentrain train Ic21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Olten to Neuchâteltrain train Ic5 / ...
    4h 1m
    CHF 73–145

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Zürichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bernbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bern to Neuchâteltrain train S5
    7h 1m
    CHF 36–64

  3. Drive  287.5 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Neuchâtelcar car 287.5 km
    3h 37m
    CHF 56–80

  4. Train via Zurich

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Neuchâteltrain train Ic5 / ...
    4h 9m
    CHF 80–150

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Neuchâteltrain train S20 / ...
    6h 12m
    CHF 101–168

Lugano to Neuchâtel by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Neuchâtel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Neuchâtel via Olten in around 4h 1m.

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