The distance between Thun and Geneva is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Thun to Geneva by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Genève.
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Take the bus to Geneva Bus Station.
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+ 2 othersTake the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA).
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There are several options for getting from Thun to Geneva by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 7 ($7) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 25 ($25).
The distance between Thun and Geneva is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Thun and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thun to Geneva is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx CHF 25 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Thun and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Thun and Geneva. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Thun to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bern. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Swiss Railways and BLS AG run train services between Thun and Geneva. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Thun and Geneva. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Thun to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bern. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Thun and Geneva. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thun to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Geneva (GVA). instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Geneva is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Geneva. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) 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 Geneva. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thun to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around CHF 115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | CHF 115($115) | hourly | 188km (117 miles) |
Train via Fribourg/Freiburg | 2h 25m | CHF 100($100) | hourly | 188km (117 miles) |
Bus | 2h 40m | CHF 7($7) | 3 times a week | 209km (130 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 50m | CHF 265($270) | hourly | 395km (246 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | CHF 25($25) | on demand | 191km (119 miles) |
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The following major airports near Geneva offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.