How to travel from Thun to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Thun to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thun to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, while a flight costs an average of €622.

Distance: 237 miles (382 km)

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Driving

€90

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€622

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€47

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Cheapest

€127

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

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30m

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4h 33m

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2h 33m

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7h 27m

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6h 57m

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4h 30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Thun to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €47.

This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thun to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €90.

A bus is €575 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thun to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €622.

The fastest way to travel from Thun to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

Bus takes on average 7h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Thun and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Thun to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 9m faster (4h 21m by train vs 4h 30m by car) and roughly €38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€90 vs €127). 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.

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from Thun to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Thun to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Thun to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:10 PM7h05
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    €301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:10 PM7h05
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    €301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4318
    11:20 AM1h00
    Zurich Airport
    12:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €1951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 616 · ICE 72 · ICE 916
    11:04 AM4h34
    Thun station
    3:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    €631One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 616 · ICE 72
    11:04 AM4h36
    Thun station
    3:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    €631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 620 · ECE 4
    1:04 PM4h36
    Thun station
    5:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    €631One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 PM9h35
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    8:00 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    €351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 AM6h40
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    10:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    €491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 AM7h05
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    10:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    €531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4312
    8:00 AM1h00
    Zurich Airport
    9:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €1951One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4310
    4:45 PM1h00
    Zurich Airport
    5:45 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €2111One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissSN5114+Brussels AirlinesSN2617
    5:15 PM3h20
    Zurich Airport
    8:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    €4151One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Thun to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Thun to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Thun and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Thun to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €47.

This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thun to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €90.

A bus is €575 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thun to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €622.

The fastest way to travel from Thun to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

Bus takes on average 7h 27m.

The distance from Thun to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 237 miles (382 km).
The average frequency per day from Thun to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 24 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thun and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Thun to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Thun station and arrive in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Thun to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Thun to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 13 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Thun to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.

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