Airport

QNC Neuchatel Airport

Neuchatel Airport (QNC) serves Bern, about 45 km west of Bern. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAQNC
ICAOLSGN
ServesBern
From centre44 km
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Elevation435 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Neuchatel Airport to Bern

The airport is about 45 km west of Bern, about 62 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served.

Taxi & apps: Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel. Estimated fare to the centre: CHF148–CHF235.

Tipping: Not required; round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~43 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~62 minCHF148–CHF235
Private transfer~62 minfixed upfront
Car rental~62 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From QNC to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Lausanne52 km73 minCHF173–CHF275
Interlaken82 km86 minCHF270–CHF429
Basel86 km90 minCHF283–CHF449
Geneva100 km105 minCHF328–CHF521
Lucerne110 km115 minCHF360–CHF572
Zermatt124 km130 minCHF406–CHF644
Zurich135 km142 minCHF441–CHF701
At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Neuchatel Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Neuchatel Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Neuchatel Airport to the centre of Bern?
Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served. The airport is about 45 km west of Bern, about 62 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Neuchatel Airport to Bern?
Roughly CHF148–CHF235 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Neuchatel Airport?
Taxis are very expensive. Uber is legal in Zurich, Geneva and Basel.
What's the cheapest way from Neuchatel Airport to Bern?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served.
Can I get from Neuchatel Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Zurich and Geneva have a rail station under the terminal, connecting nationwide. Basel is bus-served. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Neuchatel Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Neuchatel Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026