- Must visit
Schlossmuseum Thun
Thun's main history museum inside the castle, showcasing regional culture, archaeology, and life in the Bernese Oberland.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
lei131
Average ticket price on Sep 19
lei131
Fastest journey on Sep 19
19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
19 m
Trains on Sep 19
36
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Thun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Thun will cost around lei131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei131.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 36 trains from Bern to Thun, including 36 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 19 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.
IC 30311 | 30311
IC 6 959 | 959
S 44 16424 | 16424
IC 81 802 | 802
IC 6 955 | 955
IC 6 959 | 959
IC 81 802 | 802
IC 6 955 | 955
IC 61 607 | 607
IC 8 804 | 804Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Thun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of lei133 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of lei133, while a train costs an average of lei133.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
lei133 Average price Cheapest | lei275 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 2m faster (26m by train vs 28m by car) and roughly lei142 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (lei133 vs lei275). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Thun trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 377 | 377 | 11:37 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 11:56 PM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 15486 | 15486 | 11:42 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h39 | 12:21 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 15189 | 15189 | 11:47 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h31 | 12:18 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
IC 81 802 | 802 | 6:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 6:23 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 955 | 955 | 6:07 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 6:26 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 44 16416 | 16416 | 6:12 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h39 | 6:51 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 15119 | 15119 | 6:16 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h30 | 6:46 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 607 | 607 | 6:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 6:53 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 1 4159 | 4159 | 6:39 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h21 | 7:00 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 15418 | 15418 | 6:42 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h39 | 7:21 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 15121 | 15121 | 6:47 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h31 | 7:18 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1341 | 1341 | 6:58 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h23 | 7:21 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 957 | 957 | 7:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 7:23 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 804 | 804 | 7:07 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 7:26 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 44 16420 | 16420 | 7:12 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h39 | 7:51 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 15123 | 15123 | 7:16 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h30 | 7:46 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 30061 | 30061 | 7:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 7:53 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 1 4161 | 4161 | 7:39 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h21 | 8:00 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 15422 | 15422 | 7:42 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h39 | 8:21 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 15125 | 15125 | 7:47 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h31 | 8:18 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 81 806 | 806 | 8:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 8:23 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 959 | 959 | 8:07 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 8:26 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 12 4549 | 4549 | 8:09 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h23 | 8:32 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 44 16424 | 16424 | 8:12 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h39 | 8:51 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 30311 | 30311 | 8:13 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h22 | 8:35 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 15127 | 15127 | 8:16 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h30 | 8:46 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 611 | 611 | 8:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 8:53 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 1 4163 | 4163 | 8:39 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h21 | 9:00 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 15426 | 15426 | 8:42 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h39 | 9:21 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 15129 | 15129 | 8:47 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h31 | 9:18 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 30317 | 30317 | 8:57 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h23 | 9:20 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 61 10271 | 10271 | 9:04 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 9:23 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 808 | 808 | 9:07 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 9:26 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 44 16428 | 16428 | 9:12 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h39 | 9:51 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 15131 | 15131 | 9:16 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h30 | 9:46 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 613 | 613 | 9:34 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h19 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 9:39 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h21 | 10:00 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 4 15430 | 15430 | 9:42 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h39 | 10:21 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 1 15133 | 15133 | 9:47 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 0h31 | 10:18 AM Thun station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bern to Thun run on average 10 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei129 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (26 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 16 miles (26 km) |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price lei129 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Thun — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Thun trip today.
Thun's main history museum inside the castle, showcasing regional culture, archaeology, and life in the Bernese Oberland.
Art museum with rotating exhibitions of Swiss and international modern and contemporary art in a central riverside setting.
Military museum presenting Swiss armored vehicles, weapons, and defense history, especially appealing to technology enthusiasts.
Thun's central island district with shops, arcades, river scenes, and easy access to the old town's main sights.
Large lakeside park around Schadau Castle with lawns, mature trees, and some of the best walks by Lake Thun.
Historic old town street climbing toward the castle, lined with raised sidewalks, shops, and classic Thun facades.
Crisp potato rösti from the Bernese region, often served with bacon, egg, or cheese. It is a staple around Thun and a classic Swiss comfort dish.
A rich baked gratin of potatoes, cream, onions, and cheese from the Bernese Oberland. It is traditional alpine fare commonly found near Thun.
Thinly sliced cured beef from the Alps, served simply to highlight local meat traditions. It is a common Swiss specialty enjoyed in Thun restaurants.
Elegant fine dining in Thun with seasonal Swiss cuisine and refined tasting menus in a polished historic setting.
Well-known traditional venue serving Swiss classics, beer, and hearty regional dishes in a lively, casual atmosphere.
Established lakeside restaurant known for fish, Swiss dishes, and scenic views over Lake Thun in a relaxed setting.
Thun is costly versus many European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are typically higher, though supermarket meals and regional passes can reduce daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up taxi fares and small cafe bills as a polite gesture.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Thun by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bern to Thun trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Thun station pair. Use this guide to compare Bern and Thun train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
Bern Wankdorf is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Bern Wankdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Wankdorf, Pizzeria Da Vinci
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Wankdorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Wankdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Wankdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Wankdorf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Stay KooooK Bern Wankdorf, Novotel Bern Expo, Ibis Bern Expo.
Wabern bei Bern is 2 km from Bern city centre. Public transport options include:
Wabern bei Bern has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Wabern bei Bern.
ATMs are available at Wabern bei Bern.
Available at Wabern bei Bern: Parking, WC.
Available at Wabern bei Bern: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wabern bei Bern.
Thun has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Dampfschiff, Restaurant Schlossberg
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Thun. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Thun. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Thun: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Thun: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thun: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Freienhof, Hotel Krone Thun, Hotel Emmental.
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