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.
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.
👋 Also check out Thun → Zurich if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 25m | CHF 95($95) | hourly | 148km (92 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | CHF 20($20) | on demand | 151km (94 miles) |
The following major airports near Thun offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.