How to travel from Chur to Thun, Switzerland

The distance between Chur and Thun is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Chur to Thun by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Thun.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 155($155)
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Drive

Drive to Thun.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chur and Thun

There are several options for getting from Chur to Thun by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 155 ($155) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 35 ($36).

The distance between Chur and Thun is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Chur and Thun by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chur to Thun is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 35 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Chur and Thun, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chur and Thun. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chur to Thun. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Chur and Thun. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chur and Thun. We recommend that you drive to Thun. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chur to Thun. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB and then to Thun. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Chur and Thun. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chur to Thun is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around CHF 155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chur and Thun

Transport options from Chur to Thun
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
CHF 155($155)
hourly262km (163 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
CHF 35($36)
on demand269km (167 miles)

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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