How to travel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun, Switzerland

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ThunZurich Airport (ZRH) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Thun.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 95($95)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Thun.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance155km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun

There are several options for getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 95 ($95) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 21 ($21).

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx CHF 21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 40m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun. We recommend that you drive to Thun. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Thun from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which will take 1h 35m and cost around CHF 21 ($21).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun. We recommend that you take the train to Thun. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around CHF 95 ($95).

How do I get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun

Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Thun

Transport options from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thun
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
CHF 95($95)
hourly158km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
CHF 21($21)
on demand155km (96 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