- 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 17
$49
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$69
Fastest journey on Sep 17
2 h 18 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 18 m
Trains on Sep 17
45
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Thun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Thun will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Thun without transferring at least once.
IC 1 733 | 733 · IC 6 635 | 635
IC 1 725 | 725 · IC 61 627 | 627
IC 1 731 | 731 · IC 61 633 | 633
IC 1 715 | 715 · RE 1 4169 | 4169
IC 1 719 | 719 · RE 1 4173 | 4173
IC 1 713 | 713 · IC 61 615 | 615
IC 1 717 | 717 · IC 61 619 | 619
IC 1 719 | 719 · EC 65 | 65
IC 1 721 | 721 · IC 61 623 | 623
IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 6 617 | 617Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Thun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $71, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Tickets start at around $71 (€57) compared to roughly $96 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). The journey takes 2h 21m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Thun trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 66 3213 | 3213 · S 1 15127 | 15127 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 2h41 | 8:46 AM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · IC 61 611 | 611 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 2h18 | 8:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18459 | 18459 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 66 3215 | 3215 · S 1 15131 | 15131 | 6:38 AM Geneva station | 3h08 | 9:46 AM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IR 15 2511 | 2511 · ICE 271 | 271 | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 2h29 | 9:23 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 66 3215 | 3215 · S 1 15131 | 15131 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2h41 | 9:46 AM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · RE 1 4165 | 4165 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 2h25 | 10:00 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · IC 6 613 | 613 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 2h18 | 9:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 66 3217 | 3217 · S 1 15135 | 15135 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 2h41 | 10:46 AM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · IC 61 615 | 615 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 2h18 | 10:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 61 965 | 965 | 8:54 AM Geneva station | 2h29 | 11:23 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 66 3219 | 3219 · S 1 15139 | 15139 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 2h41 | 11:46 AM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 6 617 | 617 | 9:35 AM Geneva station | 2h18 | 11:53 AM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · RE 1 4169 | 4169 | 9:35 AM Geneva station | 2h25 | 12:00 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2517 | 2517 · IC 81 814 | 814 | 9:54 AM Geneva station | 2h29 | 12:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 66 3221 | 3221 · S 1 15143 | 15143 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 2h41 | 12:46 PM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · IC 61 619 | 619 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 2h18 | 12:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2519 | 2519 · IC 61 969 | 969 | 10:54 AM Geneva station | 2h29 | 1:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 66 3223 | 3223 · S 1 15147 | 15147 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 2h41 | 1:46 PM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · RE 1 4173 | 4173 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 2h25 | 2:00 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · EC 65 | 65 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 2h18 | 1:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2521 | 2521 · IC 81 818 | 818 | 11:54 AM Geneva station | 2h29 | 2:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 66 3225 | 3225 · S 1 15151 | 15151 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 2h41 | 2:46 PM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · IC 61 623 | 623 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 2h18 | 2:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2523 | 2523 · ICE 279 | 279 | 12:54 PM Geneva station | 2h29 | 3:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 66 3227 | 3227 · S 1 15155 | 15155 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 2h41 | 3:46 PM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · RE 1 4177 | 4177 | 1:35 PM Geneva station | 2h25 | 4:00 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · IC 6 625 | 625 | 1:35 PM Geneva station | 2h18 | 3:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2525 | 2525 · IC 81 822 | 822 | 1:54 PM Geneva station | 2h29 | 4:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 66 3229 | 3229 · S 1 15159 | 15159 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 2h41 | 4:46 PM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · IC 61 627 | 627 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2h18 | 4:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2527 | 2527 · IC 61 977 | 977 | 2:54 PM Geneva station | 2h29 | 5:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 66 3231 | 3231 · S 1 15163 | 15163 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 2h41 | 5:46 PM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · IC 6 629 | 629 | 3:35 PM Geneva station | 2h18 | 5:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · RE 1 4181 | 4181 | 3:35 PM Geneva station | 2h25 | 6:00 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2529 | 2529 · IC 81 826 | 826 | 3:54 PM Geneva station | 2h29 | 6:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 66 3233 | 3233 · S 1 15167 | 15167 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 2h41 | 6:46 PM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · EC 67 | 67 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2h18 | 6:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · RE 1 4183 | 4183 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2h25 | 7:00 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2531 | 2531 · IC 61 981 | 981 | 4:54 PM Geneva station | 2h29 | 7:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 66 3235 | 3235 · S 1 15171 | 15171 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 2h41 | 7:46 PM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · IC 61 633 | 633 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 2h22 | 7:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 15 2533 | 2533 · IC 81 830 | 830 | 5:54 PM Geneva station | 2h29 | 8:23 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 · IR 66 3237 | 3237 · S 1 15175 | 15175 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 2h41 | 8:46 PM Thun station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · IC 6 635 | 635 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2h18 | 8:53 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · S 1 15177 | 15177 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2h43 | 9:18 PM Thun station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Geneva to Thun run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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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Thun Bahnhof -> Thun Bahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva 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 Geneva to Thun trains use the Genève to Thun station pair. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Thun train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport 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: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
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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