The distance between Thun and Brig is around 72km (45 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 45min.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Thun to Brig 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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Take the train to Brig.
There are several options for getting from Thun to Brig by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 54 ($55) and will take around 45min.
The distance between Thun and Brig is around 72km (45 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 56km (35 miles)
It takes around 45min to get from Thun and Brig by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thun to Brig is to take the train which takes around 45min and will set you back approx CHF 54 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Thun and Brig, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 54 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Thun and Brig. It typically takes around 45min and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Thun and Brig with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 45min.
Swiss Railways and BLS AG run train services between Thun and Brig. Trains depart hourly and will take around 45min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thun and Brig. We recommend that you take the train to Brig. instead which will take 45min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thun to Brig. We recommend that you take the train to Brig. instead which will take 45min.
The closest major airport to Brig is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Brig. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Thun and Brig. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thun to Brig is to take the train which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around CHF 54 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 45min | CHF 54($55) | hourly | 72km (45 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | CHF 19($19) | on demand | 143km (89 miles) |
BLS AG
The following major airports near Brig offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.