How to travel from Gstaad to Thun, Switzerland

The distance between Gstaad and Thun is around 58km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 57min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gstaad 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.

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Train

Take the train to Zweisimmen and then to Spiez.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 30($30)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Zweisimmen then take the bus to Wimmis Bahnhof and then to Thun Bahnhof.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Thun.

  • Duration57min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    CHF 385($390)
Operated by

Taxi Dean

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Drive

Drive to Thun.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance60km (37 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gstaad and Thun

There are several options for getting from Gstaad to Thun by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 385 ($390).

The distance between Gstaad and Thun is around 58km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 41km (25 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Gstaad and Thun by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gstaad to Thun is to take a taxi which takes around 57min and will set you back approx CHF 385 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Gstaad and Thun, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gstaad and Thun. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gstaad to Thun. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zweisimmen and Spiez. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

MOB and BLS AG run train services between Gstaad and Thun. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Gstaad and Thun. We recommend that you take a taxi to Thun. instead which will take 57min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gstaad to Thun. We recommend that you take the train to Zweisimmen and then to Spiez. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Gstaad and Thun. The distance is around 60km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gstaad to Thun is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 30 ($30).

How do I get from Gstaad to Thun

Compare travel optionsbetween Gstaad and Thun

Transport options from Gstaad to Thun
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
CHF 30($30)
hourly58km (36 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 55m
hourly58km (36 miles)
Taxi
57min
CHF 385($390)
on demand60km (37 miles)
Drive
57min
CHF 8($8)
on demand60km (37 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