The cheapest and fastest buses from Interlaken to Thun
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
47 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Interlaken to Thun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Thun will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 12 buses that leave Interlaken for Thun on Sat, Jun 20, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 20 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 41 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
B 21 21093 | 210938:10 AM1h01Interlaken9:11 AMThun$221One-way0 transfers
B 21 21105 | 211058:40 AM1h01Interlaken9:41 AMThun$221One-way0 transfers
B 60 6020 | 6020 · IC 8 813 | 8138:50 AM0h41Interlaken9:31 AMThun station$221One-way1 transfer
B 60 6020 | 6020 · IC 8 813 | 8138:42 AM0h49Interlaken9:31 AMThun station$221One-way1 transfer
B 21 21105 | 211058:47 AM0h54Interlaken9:41 AMThun$221One-way0 transfers
B 60 6020 | 6020 · IC 8 813 | 8138:50 AM0h41Interlaken9:31 AMThun station$221One-way1 transfer
B 60 6022 | 6022 · IC 6 966 | 9669:50 AM0h41Interlaken10:31 AMThun station$221One-way1 transfer
B 60 6020 | 6020 · IC 8 813 | 8138:42 AM0h49Interlaken9:31 AMThun station$221One-way1 transfer
B 60 6022 | 6022 · IC 6 966 | 9669:42 AM0h49Interlaken10:31 AMThun station$221One-way1 transfer
B 21 21105 | 211058:47 AM0h54Interlaken9:41 AMThun$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and ferry for Interlaken to Thun
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Thun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $24 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Thun:
A ferry is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Interlaken to Thun costing on average $24 (€20).
A ferry is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Interlaken to Thun costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Thun take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 9m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€29). The journey takes 29m versus 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, STI Bus AG.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Interlaken to Thun Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:11AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:38AM | Arrival Time 07:38AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:31AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 07:08AM | Arrival Time 08:08AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:11AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 07:11AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:08AM | Arrival Time 09:08AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:16AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:17AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:41AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:42AM | Arrival Time 09:31AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:46AM | Arrival Time 09:41AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:47AM | Arrival Time 09:41AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:31AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:06AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:11AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 10:06AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 09:41AM | Arrival Time 10:36AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 09:42AM | Arrival Time 10:31AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:31AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:11PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 12:42PM | Arrival Time 01:31PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:06PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:08PM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:11PM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:41PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:46PM | Arrival Time 07:41PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:31PM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Live departures
Interlaken to Thun bus times
The table below shows live departures for Interlaken to Thun buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B 21 21093 | 21093 | 8:10 AM Interlaken | 1h01 | 9:11 AM Thun | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21093 | 21093 | 8:17 AM Interlaken | 0h54 | 9:11 AM Thun | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21105 | 21105 | 8:40 AM Interlaken | 1h01 | 9:41 AM Thun | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 60 6020 | 6020 · IC 8 813 | 813 | 8:42 AM Interlaken | 0h49 | 9:31 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
B 21 21105 | 21105 | 8:47 AM Interlaken | 0h54 | 9:41 AM Thun | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 60 6020 | 6020 · IC 8 813 | 813 | 8:50 AM Interlaken | 0h41 | 9:31 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
B 21 21117 | 21117 | 9:05 AM Interlaken | 1h01 | 10:06 AM Thun | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21117 | 21117 | 9:11 AM Interlaken | 0h55 | 10:06 AM Thun | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21129 | 21129 | 9:35 AM Interlaken | 1h01 | 10:36 AM Thun | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21129 | 21129 | 9:41 AM Interlaken | 0h55 | 10:36 AM Thun | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 60 6022 | 6022 · IC 6 966 | 966 | 9:42 AM Interlaken | 0h49 | 10:31 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
B 60 6022 | 6022 · IC 6 966 | 966 | 9:50 AM Interlaken | 0h41 | 10:31 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Interlaken to Thun
Buses from Interlaken to Thun run on average 13 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by ferry.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:11, the last at 23:48. The fastest bus covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average bus duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 49m |
First bus 12:11 AM |
Last bus 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, PostAuto Schweiz AG, STI Bus AG from Interlaken to ThunYou can travel by bus between Interlaken to Thun with BlaBlaCar, PostAuto Schweiz AG, STI Bus AG for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Interlaken to Thun
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