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Compare train for Thun to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thun to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m 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.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 24m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Thun to Lucerne
How to get from Thun to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thun to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 6 606 | 606 · RE 24 4711 | 47116:04 AM1h51Thun station7:55 AMLucerne station$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 6 606 | 606 · RE 24 4711 | 47116:04 AM1h51Thun station7:55 AMLucerne station$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 8 807 | 807 · IR 15 2507 | 25076:33 AM1h28Thun station8:01 AMLucerne station$471One-way1 transfer
Other options
- S 21 6712 | 6712 · RE 7 4363 | 43638:26 AM1h37Thun station10:03 AMLucerne station$461One-way1 transfer
- S 21 6708 | 6708 · RE 7 4359 | 43596:26 AM1h37Thun station8:03 AMLucerne station$461One-way1 transfer
- IC 6 610 | 610 · RE 24 4715 | 47158:04 AM1h51Thun station9:55 AMLucerne station$461One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Thun to Lucerne
Travel to Lucerne 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 Lucerne.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thun and Lucerne as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Thun station and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Lucerne by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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