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Touristik-Museum der Jungfrau-Region
Regional museum in a 17th-century building presenting local history, tourism, crafts, and mountain culture of Interlaken and the lakes.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Thun to Interlaken is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thun to Interlaken will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 9 buses that leave Thun for Interlaken on Wed, Aug 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 12 the direct buses cover the 20 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 42 m .
On Wed, Aug 12 the slowest buses will take 48 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 21050 | 21050
B 21 21050 | 21050
B 21 21056 | 21056
B 21 21056 | 21056
B 25 25000 | 25000 · B 21 21000 | 21000
B 25 25000 | 25000 · B 21 21000 | 21000
B 21 21000 | 21000
B 1 100002 | 100002 · RE 9 4208 | 4208
B 25 25000 | 25000 · B 21 21000 | 21000
B 21 21050 | 21050Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thun to Interlaken 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 train which can get you there in 31m. 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)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $24 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 27m 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 Thun to Interlaken:
A ferry is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thun to Interlaken costing on average $24 (€20).
A ferry is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thun to Interlaken costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:
Bus takes on average 43m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 9m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $59 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€28). The journey takes 43m versus 27m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SBB | Departure Time 05:27AM | Arrival Time 06:13AM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:03AM | Arrival Time 06:46AM | Duration 0h43 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:04AM | Arrival Time 06:51AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:32AM | Arrival Time 07:28AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:24AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:32AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 09:41AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 09:02AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 12:32PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 01:02PM | Arrival Time 01:58PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:26PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 02:02PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 02:32PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 03:02PM | Arrival Time 03:58PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 03:32PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 04:32PM | Arrival Time 05:28PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 05:02PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 05:32PM | Arrival Time 06:28PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:36PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:02PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:32PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:41PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SBB | Departure Time 07:32PM | Arrival Time 08:28PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Thun to Interlaken buses for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B 21 21122 | 21122 | 12:32 PM Thun | 0h48 | 1:20 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21122 | 21122 | 12:32 PM Thun | 0h56 | 1:28 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21138 | 21138 | 1:02 PM Thun | 0h56 | 1:58 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21138 | 21138 | 1:02 PM Thun | 0h48 | 1:50 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 1 100488 | 100488 · RE 9 4224 | 4224 | 1:30 PM Thun | 0h56 | 2:26 PM Interlaken Ost | 1 transfer | |
B 21 21152 | 21152 | 1:32 PM Thun | 0h48 | 2:20 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21152 | 21152 | 1:32 PM Thun | 0h56 | 2:28 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21170 | 21170 | 2:02 PM Thun | 0h48 | 2:50 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21170 | 21170 | 2:02 PM Thun | 0h56 | 2:58 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21186 | 21186 | 2:32 PM Thun | 0h48 | 3:20 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21186 | 21186 | 2:32 PM Thun | 0h56 | 3:28 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21204 | 21204 | 3:02 PM Thun | 0h56 | 3:58 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21204 | 21204 | 3:02 PM Thun | 0h48 | 3:50 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21218 | 21218 | 3:32 PM Thun | 0h48 | 4:20 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21218 | 21218 | 3:32 PM Thun | 0h56 | 4:28 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21234 | 21234 | 4:02 PM Thun | 0h48 | 4:50 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21234 | 21234 | 4:02 PM Thun | 0h56 | 4:58 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21248 | 21248 | 4:32 PM Thun | 0h56 | 5:28 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21248 | 21248 | 4:32 PM Thun | 0h48 | 5:20 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21268 | 21268 | 5:02 PM Thun | 0h48 | 5:50 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21268 | 21268 | 5:02 PM Thun | 0h56 | 5:58 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21282 | 21282 | 5:32 PM Thun | 0h56 | 6:28 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21282 | 21282 | 5:32 PM Thun | 0h48 | 6:20 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 1 100784 | 100784 · B 60 6051 | 6051 | 5:40 PM Thun | 0h56 | 6:36 PM Interlaken | 1 transfer | |
B 21 21298 | 21298 | 6:02 PM Thun | 0h56 | 6:58 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21298 | 21298 | 6:02 PM Thun | 0h48 | 6:50 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21310 | 21310 | 6:32 PM Thun | 0h48 | 7:20 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21310 | 21310 | 6:32 PM Thun | 0h56 | 7:28 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 1 100842 | 100842 · B 60 6067 | 6067 | 6:40 PM Thun | 1h01 | 7:41 PM Interlaken | 1 transfer | |
B 1 100842 | 100842 · B 60 6067 | 6067 | 6:40 PM Thun | 0h55 | 7:35 PM Interlaken | 1 transfer | |
B 21 21332 | 21332 | 7:32 PM Thun | 0h56 | 8:28 PM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 12 | |||||
B 1 100002 | 100002 · RE 9 4208 | 4208 | 5:27 AM Thun | 0h46 | 6:13 AM Interlaken West | 1 transfer | |
B 21 21000 | 21000 | 6:03 AM Thun | 0h43 | 6:46 AM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21000 | 21000 | 6:03 AM Thun | 0h48 | 6:51 AM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 25 25000 | 25000 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 6:04 AM Thun | 0h47 | 6:51 AM Interlaken | 1 transfer | |
B 25 25000 | 25000 · B 21 21000 | 21000 | 6:04 AM Thun | 0h42 | 6:46 AM Interlaken | 1 transfer | |
B 21 21050 | 21050 | 8:32 AM Thun | 0h56 | 9:28 AM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21050 | 21050 | 8:32 AM Thun | 0h48 | 9:20 AM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21056 | 21056 | 9:02 AM Thun | 0h48 | 9:50 AM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
B 21 21056 | 21056 | 9:02 AM Thun | 0h56 | 9:58 AM Interlaken | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Thun to Interlaken run on average 11 times per day, taking around 43m. 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 00:15, the last at 23:48. The fastest bus covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average bus duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 47m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:48 PM |
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Discover the best of Interlaken — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Interlaken trip today.
Regional museum in a 17th-century building presenting local history, tourism, crafts, and mountain culture of Interlaken and the lakes.
Open-air museum with preserved farmhouses and rural buildings that vividly introduce traditional Bernese Highland life and architecture.
Extensive museum in Thun Castle covering regional archaeology, noble life, and Bernese history in a landmark setting.
Large open meadow in central Interlaken with classic Jungfrau views, strolling paths, and frequent paragliders landing nearby.
Popular panoramic lookout above Interlaken, reached by funicular or hiking, with unforgettable views over both lakes and peaks.
Historic old town west of Interlaken with arcades, painted facades, and quieter streets that show the area's local character.
Cheese fondue is melted Swiss cheese served communally with bread. It is a classic Alpine meal popular across the Bernese Oberland in cold weather.
Rösti is a Bernese potato dish fried until crisp and golden. It is a local staple often served plain or topped with cheese, egg, or meats.
Raclette is melted cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. It is a beloved Swiss mountain dish tied to Alpine dairy traditions.
Upscale dining room at Victoria Jungfrau with refined Swiss and international cuisine, elegant service, and a grand hotel atmosphere.
Historic traditional restaurant known for Swiss classics like fondue and rösti in a warm chalet-style setting in central Interlaken.
Popular casual Swiss restaurant serving fondue, raclette, and regional dishes in a rustic atmosphere near the main tourist area.
Interlaken is pricier than many Alpine towns. Hotels, dining, and mountain transit add up fast, though supermarkets and guesthouses can reduce daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafes may get small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thun to Interlaken by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Interlaken, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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