How to travel from Thun to Interlaken

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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Thun to Interlaken

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thun to Interlaken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. 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 bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 12 miles (20 km)

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€48

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1h 13m

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The cheapest way to travel from Thun to Interlaken is a ferry with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Interlaken:

A ferry is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thun to Interlaken costing on average €20.

A ferry is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thun to Interlaken costing on average €20.

The fastest way to travel from Thun to Interlaken is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 13m.

Ferry takes on average 3h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Thun and Interlaken including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Thun to Interlaken among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 33m versus 27m 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.

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from Thun to Interlaken

How to get from Thun to Interlaken by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Thun to Interlaken is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBIC 61 991 | 991
    12:32 AM0h26
    Thun station
    12:58 AMInterlaken West
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBIC 61 991 | 991
    12:32 AM0h26
    Thun station
    12:58 AMInterlaken West
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBIC 61 991 | 991
    12:32 AM0h26
    Thun station
    12:58 AMInterlaken West
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBIC 61 993 | 993
    1:39 AM0h26
    Thun station
    2:05 AMInterlaken West
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBEC 61 | 61 · RE 9 4212 | 4212
    7:54 AM0h27
    Thun station
    8:21 AMInterlaken West
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216
    9:54 AM0h27
    Thun station
    10:21 AMInterlaken West
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBB 21 21050 | 21050
    8:32 AM0h48
    Thun
    9:20 AMInterlaken
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBB 21 21056 | 21056
    9:02 AM0h48
    Thun
    9:50 AMInterlaken
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBB 21 21050 | 21050
    8:32 AM0h56
    Thun
    9:28 AMInterlaken
    181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Thun to Interlaken

Travel to Interlaken 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 Interlaken.

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There are 3 options to travel between Thun and Interlaken including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Thun to Interlaken is a ferry with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Thun to Interlaken:

A ferry is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thun to Interlaken costing on average €20.

A ferry is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thun to Interlaken costing on average €20.

The fastest way to travel from Thun to Interlaken is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Interlaken take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 13m.

Ferry takes on average 3h 9m.

The distance from Thun to Interlaken is approximately 12 miles (20 km).
The average frequency per day from Thun to Interlaken is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Thun to Interlaken:
  • Trains mostly depart from Thun station and arrive in Interlaken West.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Thun to Interlaken, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BLS Schifffahrt AG to go to Interlaken by ferry.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, STI Bus AG to go to Interlaken by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Goldenpass Express, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Interlaken by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Thun to Interlaken with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct ferries per day with BLS Schifffahrt AG.
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, STI Bus AG.
  • 7 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Thun to Interlaken often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Grindelwald, Paris, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Interlaken and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Interlaken to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Interlaken, you can explore Jungfraujoch for breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, visit Harder Kulm for panoramic vistas of the Bernese Alps and Interlaken, enjoy boat cruises and water sports on Lake Thun, experience the thrill of paragliding with stunning aerial views, and discover the St. Beatus Caves with their impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Additionally, the Schynige Platte offers a mountain ridge experience with its alpine garden and hiking trails accessible by cogwheel train.
To fully enjoy Interlaken and its surrounding attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended, allowing time for activities such as visiting the Jungfraujoch, exploring Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and engaging in outdoor adventures like hiking or paragliding.

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