How to travel from Bern to Thun, Switzerland

The distance between Bern and Thun is around 31km (19 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 18min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bern to Thun by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ThunBern if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+

Train

Take the train to Thun.

  • Duration18min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 30($30)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Thun.

  • Duration25min
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 7($7)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
3
taxi
+

Taxi

Take a taxi to Thun.

  • Duration23min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 175($180)
Operated by

Taxi Bern

+ 2 others
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Thun.

  • Duration23min
  • Distance32km (20 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Thun

There are several options for getting from Bern to Thun by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 7 ($7) and will take around 25min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 18min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 30 ($30).

The distance between Bern and Thun is around 31km (19 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (16 miles)

It takes around 18min to get from Bern and Thun by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to Thun is to take the train which takes around 18min and will set you back approx CHF 30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Thun, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Thun. It typically takes around 18min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bern and Thun with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 18min.

Swiss Railways, BLS AG, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Bern and Thun. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 18min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bern and Thun. It typically takes around 25min and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bern and Thun with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 25min.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bern and Thun. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 25min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Thun. We recommend that you take the train to Thun. instead which will take 18min.

The closest major airport to Thun is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 104km (65 miles) from Thun. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bern and Thun. The distance is around 32km (20 miles) by road and it will take around 23min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Thun is to take the train which takes, on average, 18min and will usually cost around CHF 30 ($30).

How do I get from Bern to Thun

Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Thun

Transport options from Bern to Thun
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18min
CHF 30($30)
every 20 mins31km (19 miles)
Bus
25min
CHF 7($7)
5 times a week34km (21 miles)
Taxi
23min
CHF 175($180)
on demand32km (20 miles)
Drive
23min
CHF 5($5)
on demand32km (20 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bern and Thun

Train operators

Bus companies

Airports near Thun

The following major airports near Thun offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Thun
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Thun
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Thun