Basel to Neuchâtel train

Book a train ticket Basel - Neuenburg

Train timetable info Basel-Neuenburg

Travel by train from Basel to Neuchâtel. 21 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Basel at 4h 52m and the last at 21h 53m, allowing you to cover the 78.63 km distance in as little as 1h 35m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

1h 40m

Shortest route time

1h 35m

First hour of departure

4h 52m

Last hour of departure

21h 53m

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How much does a train ticket from Basel to Neuchâtel cost?

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. You can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be quickly notified of the best offers.

How long does a journey on a train from Basel to Neuchâtel take?

The Basel to Neuchâtel journey takes no more than 1h 40m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Basel to Neuchâtel?

Allow 1h 35m to travel between Basel and Neuchâtel on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Basel to Neuchâtel each day?

You can choose from 21 trains per day to travel from Basel to Neuchâtel.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Basel and Neuchâtel?

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Basel and Neuchâtel.

What is the distance between Basel and Neuchâtel by train?

The rail connection between Basel and Neuchâtel is approximately 78.63 km.

What time is the first train from Basel to Neuchâtel?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Basel to Neuchâtel train at 4h 52m.

What time is the last train from Basel to Neuchâtel?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Basel at 21h 53m.

To leave Basel, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: BASEL SBB.

At Neuchâtel, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: NEUCHATEL.

Which train companies operate trains from Basel to Neuchâtel?

You can complete your journey from Basel to Neuchâtel on a SBB train.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Neuchâtel?

The price of a Basel – Neuchâtel train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Basel to Neuchâtel thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Neuchâtel.

Price of a Basel – Neuchâtel Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Basel to Neuchâtel, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Basel to Neuchâtel with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Basel to Neuchâtel at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Basel – Neuchâtel

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Basel to Neuchâtel? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Basel – Neuchâtel Train

The best way to pay less for your Basel to Neuchâtel train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Basel to Neuchâtel, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Basel to Neuchâtel and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Basel - Neuchâtel. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Basel - Neuchâtel

If you're travelling from Basel to Neuchâtel, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Basel to Neuchâtel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Basel - Neuchâtel

To travel from Basel to Neuchâtel, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Basel to Neuchâtel by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Basel - Neuchâtel allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Basel - Neuenburg

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Basel to Neuenburg route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Basel-Neuenburg Tuesday 16 June 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 52m	6h 37m	1h 45m	SBB	Booking
4h 52m Basel Sbb SBB 17312 4h 55m Basel Dreispitz 4h 58m Muenchenstein 5h 02m Dornach-Arlesheim 5h 05m Aesch Bl 5h 07m Duggingen 5h 10m Grellingen 5h 16m Zwingen 5h 19m Laufen 5h 33m Delemont 08 min 5h 41m Delemont SBB 506 5h 51m Moutier 5h 59m Grenchen Nord 6h 11m Biel/Bienne 6h 37m Neuchatel
4h 55m	7h 07m	2h 12m	SBB	Booking
4h 55m Basel Sbb SBB 659 5h 21m Olten 14 min 5h 35m Olten SBB 7656 5h 37m Olten Hammer 5h 40m Wangen Bei Olten 5h 43m Haegendorf 5h 46m Egerkingen 5h 48m Oberbuchsiten 5h 52m Oensingen 5h 55m Niederbipp 6h 00m Wangen An Der Aare 6h 03m Deitingen 6h 09m Solothurn 6h 11m Solothurn West 6h 13m Solothurn Allmend 6h 15m Bellach 6h 18m Selzach 6h 20m Bettlach 6h 23m Grenchen Sud 6h 26m Lengnau Be 6h 28m Pieterlen 6h 31m Biel/Bienne Boezingenfeld/Champ 6h 33m Biel Mett 6h 38m Biel/Bienne 10 min 6h 48m Biel/Bienne SBB 1608 7h 07m Neuchatel
5h 16m	7h 21m	2h 05m	SBB	Booking
5h 16m Basel Sbb SBB 607 5h 25m Liestal 5h 32m Sissach 5h 45m Olten 17 min 6h 02m Olten SBB 1756 6h 13m Oensingen 6h 26m Solothurn 6h 34m Grenchen Sud 6h 45m Biel/Bienne 06 min 6h 51m Biel/Bienne SBB 6014 6h 55m Tuescherz 6h 59m Twann 7h 04m La Neuveville 7h 07m Le Landeron 7h 09m Cressier Ne 7h 12m Cornaux Ne 7h 16m St-Blaise Cff 7h 21m Neuchatel
6h 32m	8h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
6h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1610 6h 51m Laufen 7h 07m Delemont 7h 21m Moutier 7h 29m Grenchen Nord 7h 41m Biel/Bienne 8h 07m Neuchatel
7h 32m	9h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
7h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1612 7h 51m Laufen 8h 07m Delemont 8h 21m Moutier 8h 29m Grenchen Nord 8h 41m Biel/Bienne 9h 07m Neuchatel
8h 32m	10h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
8h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1614 8h 51m Laufen 9h 07m Delemont 9h 21m Moutier 9h 29m Grenchen Nord 9h 41m Biel/Bienne 10h 07m Neuchatel
8h 53m	10h 37m	1h 44m	SBB	Booking
8h 53m Basel Sbb SBB 963 9h 02m Liestal 9h 20m Olten 21 min 9h 41m Olten SBB 514 9h 58m Solothurn 10h 14m Biel/Bienne 10h 37m Neuchatel
9h 32m	11h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
9h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1616 9h 51m Laufen 10h 07m Delemont 10h 21m Moutier 10h 29m Grenchen Nord 10h 41m Biel/Bienne 11h 07m Neuchatel
10h 32m	12h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
10h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1618 10h 51m Laufen 11h 07m Delemont 11h 21m Moutier 11h 29m Grenchen Nord 11h 41m Biel/Bienne 12h 07m Neuchatel
11h 32m	13h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
11h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1620 11h 51m Laufen 12h 07m Delemont 12h 21m Moutier 12h 29m Grenchen Nord 12h 41m Biel/Bienne 13h 07m Neuchatel
12h 32m	14h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
12h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1622 12h 51m Laufen 13h 07m Delemont 13h 21m Moutier 13h 29m Grenchen Nord 13h 41m Biel/Bienne 14h 07m Neuchatel
13h 32m	15h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
13h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1624 13h 51m Laufen 14h 07m Delemont 14h 21m Moutier 14h 29m Grenchen Nord 14h 41m Biel/Bienne 15h 07m Neuchatel
14h 32m	16h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
14h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1626 14h 51m Laufen 15h 07m Delemont 15h 21m Moutier 15h 29m Grenchen Nord 15h 41m Biel/Bienne 16h 07m Neuchatel
15h 32m	17h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
15h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1628 15h 51m Laufen 16h 07m Delemont 16h 21m Moutier 16h 29m Grenchen Nord 16h 41m Biel/Bienne 17h 07m Neuchatel
16h 32m	18h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
16h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1630 16h 51m Laufen 17h 07m Delemont 17h 21m Moutier 17h 29m Grenchen Nord 17h 41m Biel/Bienne 18h 07m Neuchatel
17h 32m	19h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
17h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1632 17h 51m Laufen 18h 07m Delemont 18h 21m Moutier 18h 29m Grenchen Nord 18h 41m Biel/Bienne 19h 07m Neuchatel
18h 32m	20h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
18h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1634 18h 51m Laufen 19h 07m Delemont 19h 21m Moutier 19h 29m Grenchen Nord 19h 41m Biel/Bienne 20h 07m Neuchatel
19h 32m	21h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
19h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1636 19h 51m Laufen 20h 07m Delemont 20h 21m Moutier 20h 29m Grenchen Nord 20h 41m Biel/Bienne 21h 07m Neuchatel
20h 32m	22h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
20h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1638 20h 51m Laufen 21h 07m Delemont 21h 21m Moutier 21h 29m Grenchen Nord 21h 41m Biel/Bienne 22h 07m Neuchatel
21h 32m	23h 07m	1h 35m	SBB	Booking
21h 32m Basel Sbb SBB 1640 21h 51m Laufen 22h 07m Delemont 22h 21m Moutier 22h 29m Grenchen Nord 22h 41m Biel/Bienne 23h 07m Neuchatel
21h 53m	23h 41m	1h 48m	SBB	Booking
21h 53m Basel Sbb SBB 989 22h 02m Liestal 22h 20m Olten 20 min 22h 40m Olten SBB 540 23h 03m Solothurn 23h 11m Grenchen Sud 23h 21m Biel/Bienne 23h 41m Neuchatel

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