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Compare train and bus for Thun to Grindelwald
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thun to Grindelwald among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 43m. 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 train costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Grindelwald:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thun to Grindelwald costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Grindelwald take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
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How to get from Thun to Grindelwald by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thun to Grindelwald is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 81 806 | 806 · R 61 247 | 2478:24 AM1h16Thun station9:40 AMGrindelwald station$341One-way1 transfer
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IC 81 806 | 806 · R 61 247 | 2478:24 AM1h16Thun station9:40 AMGrindelwald station$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 81 806 | 806 · R 61 247 | 2478:24 AM1h16Thun station9:40 AMGrindelwald station$341One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 81 806 | 806 · R 62 147 | 147 · R 61 247 | 2478:24 AM1h16Thun station9:40 AMGrindelwald station$341One-way2 transfers
IC 61 611 | 611 · R 61 249 | 2498:54 AM1h16Thun station10:10 AMGrindelwald station$351One-way1 transfer
ICE 271 | 271 · R 61 251 | 2519:24 AM1h16Thun station10:40 AMGrindelwald station$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Grindelwald:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thun to Grindelwald costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Grindelwald take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thun and Grindelwald as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Thun station and arrive in Grindelwald station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, STI Bus AG to go to Grindelwald by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Grindelwald by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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