The distance between Thun and Lauterbrunnen is around 37km (23 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 32min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Thun to Lauterbrunnen 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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Take the train to Interlaken Ost and then to Lauterbrunnen.
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Take the bus to Interlaken Ost Bahnhof then take the train to Lauterbrunnen.
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Take a taxi to Lauterbrunnen.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Thun to Lauterbrunnen by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 32min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 205 ($210).
The distance between Thun and Lauterbrunnen is around 37km (23 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 28km (17 miles)
It takes around 54min to get from Thun and Lauterbrunnen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 32min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thun to Lauterbrunnen is to take a taxi which takes around 32min and will set you back approx CHF 205 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Thun and Lauterbrunnen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Thun and Lauterbrunnen. It typically takes around 54min and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Thun to Lauterbrunnen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Interlaken Ost. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 54min.
Swiss Railways, SBB GmbH and Berner Oberland-Bahnen run train services between Thun and Lauterbrunnen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 54min, 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 Lauterbrunnen. We recommend that you take a taxi to Lauterbrunnen. instead which will take 32min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thun to Lauterbrunnen. We recommend that you take the train to Interlaken Ost and then to Lauterbrunnen. instead which will take 54min.
The closest major airport to Lauterbrunnen is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 107km (67 miles) from Lauterbrunnen. 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 Lauterbrunnen. The distance is around 40km (25 miles) by road and it will take around 32min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thun to Lauterbrunnen is to take the train which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around CHF 28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 54min | CHF 28($28) | hourly | 40km (25 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1h 15m | hourly | 37km (23 miles) | |
Taxi | 32min | CHF 205($210) | on demand | 40km (25 miles) |
Drive | 32min | CHF 6($6) | on demand | 40km (25 miles) |
SBB GmbH
Berner Oberland-Bahnen
STI Bus AG
The following major airports near Lauterbrunnen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.