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 train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. 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 train costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 12 miles (20 km)

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$22

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$58

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1h 1m

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27m

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The cheapest way to travel from Thun to Interlaken is a train with an average price of $22.
The fastest way to travel from Thun to Interlaken is by train with an average journey time of 1h 1m.
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 $22 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 31m 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.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • SBBEC 61 | 61 · RE 9 30212 | 30212
    7:54 AM0h27
    Thun station
    8:21 AMInterlaken West
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SBBEC 61 | 61 · RE 9 30212 | 30212
    7:54 AM0h27
    Thun station
    8:21 AMInterlaken West
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBBEC 61 | 61 · RE 9 30212 | 30212
    7:54 AM0h27
    Thun station
    8:21 AMInterlaken West
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SBBICE 271 | 271 · RE 9 30216 | 30216
    9:54 AM0h27
    Thun station
    10:21 AMInterlaken West
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 30220 | 30220
    11:54 AM0h27
    Thun station
    12:21 PMInterlaken West
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBEC 65 | 65 · RE 9 30224 | 30224
    1:54 PM0h27
    Thun station
    2:21 PMInterlaken West
    $221One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBB 21 21056 | 21056
    9:02 AM0h48
    Thun
    9:50 AMInterlaken
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBB 21 21050 | 21050
    8:32 AM0h48
    Thun
    9:20 AMInterlaken
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • SBBB 21 21050 | 21050
    8:32 AM0h56
    Thun
    9:28 AMInterlaken
    $221One-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 train with an average price of $22.
The fastest way to travel from Thun to Interlaken is by train with an average journey time of 1h 1m.
The distance from Thun to Interlaken is approximately 12 miles (20 km).
The average frequency per day from Thun to Interlaken is:
  • Around 10 trains 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 Ost.
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 SBB, Goldenpass Express to go to Interlaken by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Thun to Interlaken:
  • 7 direct trains per day with SBB.
Omio customers who travel from Thun to Interlaken often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Grindelwald, Paris, Lauterbrunnen. 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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