How to travel from Zurich to Thun, Switzerland

The distance between Zurich and Thun is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Zurich to Thun 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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Train

Take the train to Thun.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Thun.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Thun

There are several options for getting from Zurich 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 25m.

The distance between Zurich and Thun is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Zurich 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 to Thun is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich 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 and Thun. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Thun with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Zurich and Thun. We recommend that you take the train to Thun. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Thun. We recommend that you take the train to Thun. 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 Zurich and Thun. The distance is around 151km (94 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 to Thun is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around CHF 95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Thun

Transport options from Zurich to Thun
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
CHF 95($95)
hourly148km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
CHF 20($20)
on demand151km (94 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