4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train for Basel to Thun
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Thun among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. 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 $57, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Thun
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Thun, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 25m by train vs 1h 29m by car) and roughly $23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($57 vs $80). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Thun
How to get from Basel to Thun by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Thun is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 377 | 377
9:58 PM 1h36 Basel SBB 11:34 PM Thun station $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 377 | 377
9:58 PM 1h36 Basel SBB 11:34 PM Thun station $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 101 | 101
11:30 AM 1h23 Basel SBB 12:53 PM Thun station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- IC 6 10377 | 10377
10:28 PM 1h34 Basel SBB 12:02 AM Thun station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 61 10375 | 10375
7:58 PM 1h28 Basel SBB 9:26 PM Thun station $40 1 One-way 0 transfers - IC 61 987 | 987
8:58 PM 1h28 Basel SBB 10:26 PM Thun station $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Basel to Thun
Travel to Thun easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Thun.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Thun as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Thun station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Thun by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB.
Travelling from Basel to Thun: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
