How to travel from Lausanne to Thun, Switzerland

The distance between Lausanne and Thun is around 128km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lausanne to Thun by train, bus 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 Bern.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 86($87)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bern.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 18($18)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Thun.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance132km (82 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lausanne and Thun

There are several options for getting from Lausanne to Thun by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 18 ($18) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 86 ($87).

The distance between Lausanne and Thun is around 128km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Lausanne and Thun by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lausanne to Thun is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 86 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Lausanne and Thun, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lausanne and Thun. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lausanne to Thun. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bern. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Swiss Railways and BLS AG run train services between Lausanne and Thun. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Lausanne and Thun. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lausanne to Thun. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bern. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lausanne and Thun. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lausanne to Thun. We recommend that you take the train to Bern. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Lausanne and Thun. The distance is around 132km (82 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lausanne to Thun is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around CHF 86 ($87).

How do I get from Lausanne to Thun

Compare travel optionsbetween Lausanne and Thun

Transport options from Lausanne to Thun
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 25m
CHF 86($87)
hourly128km (79 miles)
Train via Fribourg/Freiburg1h 50m
CHF 64($65)
hourly128km (79 miles)
Bus
1h 50m
CHF 18($18)
3 times a week141km (88 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
CHF 18($18)
on demand132km (82 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